Works with HttpWatch software (versions 11 - 15) on Windows to show HTTP/HTTPS traffic generated by the Chrome browser

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Version
15.0.4
Update
March 9, 2024
Size
66.68KiB
Developer
httpwatch.com
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Users
70,000+
Rating
2.33333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Permissions
ActiveTab
BrowsingData
ContextMenus
Debugger
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HttpWatch Extension

PLEASE NOTE: This extension is designed to work with the HttpWatch software version 11 - 14 on Windows (see www.httpwatch.com). It is not intended to be a stand-alone Chrome extension.

HttpWatch supports many additional features compared to the built-in DevTools network panel:

- Supports multi-page debugging by grouping requests by page

- Supports automatic recording and logging of network traffic in each Chrome tab without additional user intervention

- Displays warnings about well know performance and security issues, e.g. ineffective cache settings

- Advanced Find and Filter functions make it easier to locate requests or content

- Automatically masks out passwords in POST form data so that they are not recorded in HWL or HAR files

- Built in summaries of page level statistics, e.g. bytes downloaded, network round trips, etc

- Add comments to requests to help subsequent analysis of log files

- Directly email HWL or HAR files from within the tool

Currently the tool is Windows only and requires a separate download from https://www.httpwatch.com to complete the installation once the Chrome Extension is installed.

HttpWatch acts as an in-browser HTTP sniffer and displays detailed information about HTTP(S) requests generated by Chrome. This information includes:

- HTTP headers
- HTTP cookies
- Status codes and errors
- Query Strings
- POST Data
- Content - image, textual and binary
- Timings
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "HttpWatch", "short_name": "HttpWatch", "description": "Works with HttpWatch software (versions 11 - 15) on Windows to show HTTP/HTTPS traffic generated by the Chrome browser", "version": "15.0.4", "minimum_chrome_version": "105", "homepage_url": "https://www.httpwatch.com", "icons": { "16": "httpwatch_16.png", "32": "httpwatch_32.png", "48": "httpwatch_48.png", "128": "httpwatch_128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "httpwatch_16_d.png", "32": "httpwatch_32_d.png", "48": "httpwatch_48_d.png", "128": "httpwatch_128_d.png" }, "default_title": "HttpWatch: record, analyze and save HTTP requests", "default_popup": "popup.htm" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+H" } } }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "browsingData", "contextMenus", "debugger", "nativeMessaging", "scripting", "tabs", "webNavigation" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "background": { "service_worker": "httpwatch.js", "type": "module" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "recording_started.htm" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install HttpWatch extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install HttpWatch extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install HttpWatch extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install HttpWatch extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download HttpWatch extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a HttpWatch extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the HttpWatch Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the HttpWatch extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the HttpWatch extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for HttpWatch extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the HttpWatch extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download HttpWatch extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install HttpWatch extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the HttpWatch extension file

Select and download the HttpWatch extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the HttpWatch extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your HttpWatch extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the HttpWatch extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install HttpWatch extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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毛月 (ID: 000000adcf859e86) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/19/2020 so bad

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Raymond huang (ID: 00000030ee0d1622) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/11/2020 It works for me. ^_^. So I go back to say thanks. there is some miss understanding for other reviewers. It's not fair. because the extension and the software should work together to achieve the watch result. the extension is only the probe for the packect, and the software is the analyser and dashboard.

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Yusuf Usta (ID: 0000002edf3ac5c6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/24/2019 Plugin is want install an app.

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Attila Lőrinczy (ID: 0000000aabc7eee7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/13/2019 THis not working without the desktop version of this app....

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InCebu DotTK (ID: 0000004cc353cd49) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/10/2018 This is not the HttpWatch extension but a download link to the HttpWatch desktop software, Thus, it can be considered as FAKE. Please help by reporting this so it will be removed from the Chrome Web Store.