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What our analysis found

HttpWatch: HTTP Debugger, used by 56,753 people, is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites and can inject scripts into pages. It was last updated in June 2026.

HttpWatch: HTTP Debugger

HttpWatch: HTTP Debugger Edge extension security report

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🇺🇸US English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
16.1.7
Size
0.08 MB
Rating
4.0/5
Reviews
1
Users
56,753
Type
Extension
Updated
Jun 8, 2026
Category
Developer-tools
Price
Paid
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
No
This publisherTrack record
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author
Neumetrix Limited
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
56,753

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Item
Type
Severity
Description
debugger
Permission
Critical
This permission grants the extension ability to debug and control other extensions and browser tabs. Rated Critical because it can access and modify other extensions' internal state, inject code, and access sensitive data from any tab.
scripting
Permission
Critical
This permission allows injection and execution of JavaScript on any webpage. Rated Critical because it can modify page content, steal sensitive data, and inject malicious code into any site the extension has access to.
*://*/*
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
browsingData
Permission
High
This permission clears browsing data, history, and redis. Rated High because it can destroy evidence of malicious activity, clear security logs, and modify browser state.
nativeMessaging
Permission
High
This permission enables communication with applications installed on your computer. Rated High because it can exchange data with native programs, potentially exposing system-level information and local files.
webNavigation
Permission
High
This permission enables monitoring of all browser navigation events and transitions. Rated High because it can track every page visit, navigation method, and browsing pattern, potentially exposing sensitive browsing behavior and user activities.
Broad Host Permissions
Risk Factor
High
This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites.
Broad Content Script Access
Risk Factor
High
This extension can inject scripts into any website.
activeTab
Permission
Medium
This permission grants temporary access to the current tab. Rated Medium because it can access current page content when invoked, though limited to user-initiated actions.
tabs
Permission
Medium
This permission enables tab management and monitoring. Rated Medium because it can track open tabs, access tab metadata, and monitor user browsing patterns.
contextMenus
Permission
Low
This permission adds items to browser context menus. Rated Medium because it only modifies right-click menus without access to page content.

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About this extension

Record, inspect and save network & console entries in Edge with HttpWatch for Windows (versions 15 - 16). Requires desktop app.

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🚀 HttpWatch — Professional HTTP/HTTPS Debugging for Edge on Windows Capture, inspect and share detailed Edge network traffic using the HttpWatch desktop application for Windows. HttpWatch is designed for developers, QA engineers, support teams and technical analysts who need reliable HTTP/HTTPS diagnostics beyond a simple browser export. ================================================== ⚠️ IMPORTANT — WINDOWS APP REQUIRED ================================================== This extension is NOT a standalone Edge-only tool. To use it, you must also install HttpWatch for Windows from: https://www.httpwatch.com/ HttpWatch Basic is free to use. Advanced features require HttpWatch Professional. ================================================== 🔍 What HttpWatch helps you do ================================================== ✅ Record HTTP and HTTPS traffic generated by from Edge ✅ Record errors, warnings and logging information that are written to a the console by a web application ✅ Inspect headers, cookies, query strings, POST data, content and timings ✅ Capture multi-page browser sessions ✅ Save detailed traffic logs as HWL files ✅ Export standard HAR files ✅ Share browser traffic captures with developers, QA teams or support engineers ✅ Diagnose web application errors, slow requests, authentication issues and API problems ✅ Automatically mask passwords in POST form data to allow log files to be safely shared ✅ Add comments to requests for easier analysis ✅ View warnings about common performance and security issues ================================================== 👥 Who HttpWatch is for ================================================== HttpWatch is ideal for: 🧑‍💻 Web developers debugging browser traffic 🧪 QA teams reproducing web application issues 🛠️ Support engineers collecting diagnostic logs from customers 🏢 Enterprise teams that need shareable HTTP/HTTPS capture files 🔎 Technical users who need more detail than a basic network export ================================================== 🧩 How it works ================================================== 1️⃣ Install this Edge extension 2️⃣ Install HttpWatch for Windows from httpwatch.com 3️⃣ Open Edge and approve the HttpWatch extension when prompted 4️⃣ Click Record in HttpWatch 5️⃣ Reproduce the web issue 6️⃣ Save the capture as an HWL or HAR file 7️⃣ Share the file with your development, QA or support team ================================================== 📁 HWL and HAR file support ================================================== HttpWatch can save captures in its native HWL format for detailed offline analysis. It can also export standard HAR files for compatibility with other tools. HWL files are especially useful when a customer or colleague needs to send you a complete browser traffic recording that can be opened later in HttpWatch Professional. ================================================== 🆓 Free and Professional editions ================================================== HttpWatch Basic is free and allows you to capture and inspect browser traffic. HttpWatch Professional unlocks advanced functionality for power users, support teams and commercial debugging workflows. For edition details, visit: https://www.httpwatch.com/ ================================================== 🛡️ Privacy ================================================== HttpWatch is designed as a local debugging tool. The Edge extension connects Edge to the HttpWatch desktop application installed on your Windows PC. Network traffic captured by HttpWatch is recorded locally unless you choose to save or share a log file. ================================================== 💡 Typical use cases ================================================== • Debug failed API calls • Investigate slow-loading pages • Analyse login and authentication problems • Capture customer-reported web issues • Compare browser sessions • Share reproducible network traces with support teams • Preserve detailed traffic logs for later review ================================================== ✅ Requirements ================================================== • Google Edge • Microsoft Windows • HttpWatch for Windows installed from httpwatch.com ================================================== 📌 Summary ================================================== HttpWatch for Edge is a professional network debugging extension for Windows users who need to record, inspect and share HTTP/HTTPS browser traffic using the HttpWatch desktop application. Install HttpWatch for Windows first, then use this extension to capture detailed Edge traffic directly in HttpWatch.

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Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
16.1.7
Latest
0.08 MBNot scanned—
8e6573afa58feac33fff7906d69e473173a0ea78745addfcd812a9a8fb3c4ba4
14.0.13
0.07 MBNot scanned—
8e6573afa58feac33fff7906d69e473173a0ea78745addfcd812a9a8fb3c4ba4
15.0.2
0.06 MBNot scanned—
8e6573afa58feac33fff7906d69e473173a0ea78745addfcd812a9a8fb3c4ba4
15.0.4
0.06 MBNot scanned—
8e6573afa58feac33fff7906d69e473173a0ea78745addfcd812a9a8fb3c4ba4
15.0.22
0.06 MBNot scanned—
8e6573afa58feac33fff7906d69e473173a0ea78745addfcd812a9a8fb3c4ba4
16.0.3
0.08 MBNot scanned—
8e6573afa58feac33fff7906d69e473173a0ea78745addfcd812a9a8fb3c4ba4
16.0.5
0.08 MBNot scanned—
8e6573afa58feac33fff7906d69e473173a0ea78745addfcd812a9a8fb3c4ba4
16.0.8
0.07 MBNot scanned—
8e6573afa58feac33fff7906d69e473173a0ea78745addfcd812a9a8fb3c4ba4
16.0.9
0.07 MBNot scanned—
8e6573afa58feac33fff7906d69e473173a0ea78745addfcd812a9a8fb3c4ba4
16.0.14
0.08 MBNot scanned—
8e6573afa58feac33fff7906d69e473173a0ea78745addfcd812a9a8fb3c4ba4
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