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API Interceptor

by Panth · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Block API requests that match your custom regular expressions. Simplify testing by controlling network traffic.

Users
19
+1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#154K
#128K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 8 Oct 2025

Users

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Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 19 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

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About API Interceptor

# API Interceptor Block API requests that match your custom regular expressions. Simplify front-end testing by simulating network failures without ever reloading your web page. ## Features - 🚫 **Block requests** using custom regex patterns - 🎯 **Target specific APIs** with precise pattern matching - 💾 **Persistent settings** - your patterns and state are saved - ⚡ **Real-time control** - enable/disable blocking instantly - ✅ **Pattern validation** - validates regex before applying - 🔒 **Privacy-focused** - minimal permissions, no data collection ## How to Use 1. Click the extension icon to open the popup 2. Enter a regex pattern to match URLs you want to block (e.g., `.*api\.example\.com.*`) 3. Click "Save & Apply" to save your pattern 4. Toggle the switch to enable/disable blocking 5. Your settings persist across browser sessions ## Examples Block all requests to a specific API: ``` .*api\.example\.com.* ``` Block all API endpoints: ``` .*\/api\/.* ``` Block analytics services: ``` .*analytics.* ``` ## Permissions - `declarativeNetRequest` - Required to block network requests - `storage` - Required to save your settings - `host_permissions: <all_urls>` - Required to intercept requests on all websites ## Privacy This extension does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All settings are stored locally on your device. - ❌ Does not modify page content - ❌ Does not inject scripts into pages - ❌ Does not collect or analyze browsing data - ❌ Does not monitor user behavior - ❌ Does not provide analytics or statistics - ❌ Does not interact with page DOM - ❌ Does not read or modify cookies - ❌ Does not access form data

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
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30 days+1+5.6%00.00
6 months+1+5.6%00.00
1 year+16+533.3%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.08 Oct 2025

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
8 Oct 2025
Size
24 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
ohdpihmcfhioiegijmefppebjfdoekmh

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
declarativeNetRequeststorage
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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