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Cookie-Editor Chrome Extension Analysis

Developer & Designer Tools

Chrome extension ID: hlkenndednhfkekhgcdicdfddnkalmdm

Cookie-Editor is a browser extension that allows users to list, search, create, edit, and delete cookies for the current tab. It supports importing and exporting cookies in multiple formats, including JSON, Netscape, and Header strings.

Developer:cgagnier
Version:1.13.0
Size:290KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

2.0M+

Rating

4.4

403 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Developer & Designer Tools

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

High review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a simple yet powerful tool for managing cookies without leaving the active tab. It specifically targets web developers, SEO professionals, and users seeking manual privacy management.

Inferred product pattern

Open-source style utility for technical browser session manipulation.

Review-backed pain points

Users express frustration that the extension only manages cookies for the current tab rather than all sites. There are severe reports of users losing account access (e.g., Roblox, Facebook) after sharing exported cookies with third parties.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of global cookie export (restricted to current site) and reported inability to modify cookies set to HTTPOnly = true.

Tags
Cookie EditorWeb DevelopmentPrivacy ToolSEO UtilitySession Management
Target users

- Web Developers

- SEO Specialists

- Privacy-conscious users

- QA Testers

Primary use cases

- Developing and testing web pages

- Performing SEO tasks

- Managing browser privacy

- Importing/exporting session cookies

Positive themes

- General utility for cookie management

Negative themes

- Limited scope to active site only

- Security risks associated with cookie sharing

- Technical failures during import/export

- Unexpected cookie deletion

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- Privacy complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed; tool appears to be free.

Evidence boundary: Analyzed store listing and a sample of helpful and low-rating reviews. The provided review sample is skewed toward negative experiences; positive signals are inferred from the high overall store rating.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No specific support complaints, though the listing directs bug reports to a GitHub repository.

Reliability

Reports of cookies disappearing after browser relaunch and 'Unknown Error' messages during the import process.

Privacy

Significant warnings from users regarding account theft and scams occurring after using the tool to export and share sensitive cookie data.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 5

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 1.13.0

- Size: 290KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
Cookie-Editor is designed to have a simple to use interface that let you do most standard cookie operations. It is ideal for developing and testing web pages or even manual management of cookies for your privacy. Be careful! Do not share your cookies with anyone you do not trust! Cookies can contain very sensitive information like your login information. If you share your cookies with someone, they could gain full access to your account and compromise it. Feature list: - List all cookies for the current tab. - Search your cookies. - Create, edit and delete your cookies. - Import and export your cookies in many formats (JSON, Netscape, Header string) - Quickly delete all cookies for the current tab. - Customizable: chose what extra data to see, what theme to use (light or dark), the amount of detail to see (advanced mode). Cookie-Editor can help you: - Develop web pages. - Improve your S…

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

chrome cookie editoredit cookies extensionexport cookies jsonmanage browser cookies

Comparison

Cookie-Editor vs EditThisCookiebest cookie editor chrome

Problem

how to edit cookies in chromedelete cookies for specific siteimport cookies to chrome

Alternative

EditThisCookie alternativecookie manager extension

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FAQ

What is Cookie-Editor mainly used for?
Cookie-Editor is a browser extension that allows users to list, search, create, edit, and delete cookies for the current tab. It supports importing and exporting cookies in multiple formats, including JSON, Netscape, and Header strings.
What market signals stand out?
Large installed base with moderate review base. Last known update: 02/26/2024.
What should builders compare before entering this space?
Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.
Is this page review-backed?
Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

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