HTTP Headers

What is HTTP Headers?

The HTTP Headers extension allows users to quickly view the HTTP header information for the current URL. This tool is particularly useful for web developers or website owners who need to analyze the headers of their web pages, as it provides valuable insights into the technologies used (e.g., Ruby on Rails, ASP.NET, PHP, JBoss), caching settings, encoding, and other essential information. Unlike some other extensions, HTTP Headers does not make a second request to retrieve the header data, ensuring that the information displayed is accurate and up-to-date. Users can access the header details without the need to reload the page, making it a convenient and efficient tool for troubleshooting issues or gathering information about a website's infrastructure

Highlights

• Quickly view the HTTP headers of the current tab without reloading the page
• Provides information about the server, content encoding, content type, content length, expiration, cache control, and other relevant headers
• Allows users to see the HTTP verbs (GET, POST, HEAD, DELETE, PUT, etc.) used in the current request
• Does not make a second request to retrieve the header data, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information
• Helpful for web developers, website owners, and others who need to analyze the technical details of a web page