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Requestly Chrome Extension Analysis

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Store listing title: Requestly: Intercept & Modify HTTP Requests

Chrome extension ID: mdnleldcmiljblolnjhpnblkcekpdkpa

Requestly is a browser extension designed to help developers debug and test web applications by intercepting network requests. It enables users to mock API responses, modify request/response headers, redirect URLs, and inject custom scripts into webpages.

Developer:RQ Labs India Private Limited
Version:26.6.10
Size:1.28MiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web StoreOfficial website

Overview

Installs

300K+

Rating

★ 4.5

1,732 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

Moderate review signal

Complaint intensity

High review signal

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

Listing positioning

Requestly positions itself as a high-performance tool for web development and QA that allows users to intercept and modify HTTP(S) traffic. It emphasizes a modern UI and features like API mocking and URL redirection without the need for a heavy proxy setup.

Inferred product pattern

A professional-grade developer utility transitioning from a free-usage model to a highly gated freemium model.

Review-backed pain points

Users are highly frustrated with the monetization strategy, specifically the reduction of free-tier functionality and strict limits on rule counts.

Observed feature gaps

The free tier lacks certain capabilities like script execution and has a very low limit on the number of active rules.

Tags
HTTP InterceptorAPI MockingWeb DebuggingNetwork Redirect
Target users

- Frontend Developers

- QA Engineers

- Full-stack Developers

Primary use cases

- Mocking API responses for frontend development

- Modifying HTTP request and response headers

- Redirecting URLs between environments

- Injecting local scripts into production sites

Positive themes

- Intuitive and clean user interface

- Powerful API mocking and interception capabilities

- Saves significant development time compared to manual code changes

Negative themes

- Transition of previously free features to paid tiers

- Restrictive limits on the number of rules in the free plan

- Perceived discrepancy between open-source claims and subscription model

Observed friction

- Free-tier complaints detected

- Performance complaints detected

- High friction due to core features being moved behind a subscription and low usage limits for free users.

Evidence boundary: Data extracted from the Chrome Web Store listing and a sample of user reviews covering features and pricing sentiment. Review data primarily highlights dissatisfaction with recent pricing changes and specific functional regressions.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No specific support or refund complaints were identified in the provided samples.

Reliability

Users reported recurring issues with headers not forwarding correctly during URL redirection.

Privacy

No privacy or security complaints were observed.

Access & pricing

- Free entry with paid features

- Account required for core usage

- Limited free usage observed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 4

- Videos: 1

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 26.6.10

- Size: 1.28MiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
🚀 Best Chrome extension to supercharge Web Development & QA. Trusted by 300,000+ developers. 👉 Requestly works directly in Chrome with beautiful, modern UI and team collaboration features. Popular features – Modify HTTP Headers, Override API Responses, API Mocking, Redirect URLs, Insert Scripts & HTTP Interceptor. ⭐️ Open Source – https://github.com/requestly/requestly/ 🌟 Top Use Cases → Mock API Responses to build frontend when backend isn't ready → Modify HTTP Request & Response Headers → Test local JavaScript changes directly on production sites → Use HTTP Redirect Rule to load scripts from local or staging environments on production sites → Modify and Mock API Request payload, Response body, & Status Code → Override GraphQL Requests 📌 https://requestly.com/blog/what-is-requestly Requestly (now a part of BrowserStack) doesn't set up a proxy in your browser, and hence, developers…

Listing SEO keywords

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

Core discovery

HTTP InterceptorAPI Mocking ToolModify HTTP HeadersRedirect URL Chrome Extension

Comparison

ModHeaderResource OverrideCharles Proxy

Problem

Mock API responsesDebug network requestsIntercept HTTP traffic

Alternative

Network debugging toolsBrowser proxy extensions

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FAQ

What is Requestly mainly used for?
Requestly is a browser extension designed to help developers debug and test web applications by intercepting network requests. It enables users to mock API responses, modify request/response headers, redirect URLs, and inject custom scripts into webpages.
What market signals stand out?
Established adoption with substantial review base. Last known update: 06/10/2026.
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

Requestly: Intercept & Modify HTTP Requests screenshot
Requestly: Intercept & Modify HTTP Requests screenshot
Requestly: Intercept & Modify HTTP Requests screenshot
Requestly: Intercept & Modify HTTP Requests screenshot

Links

Website: requestly.com

Privacy policy: https://requestly.io/privacy-policy

Support links: https://github.com/requestly/requestly/issues

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