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HTTP Pinger by Libor Benes (Dr. B)

Measures HTTP/HTTPS latency. No ICMP or native apps required.

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About this extension
Features:
✓ Measures real-world web server latency.
✓ Measures HTTP/HTTPS response times.
✓ Customizable packet count (1-10).
✓ Auto-detects working protocol (HTTPS first, then HTTP fallback).
✓ Tests both HTTP (port 80) and HTTPS (port 443).
✓ 3-second timeout per request.
✓ Clean monospace output display.
✓ No installation required (pure WebExtension).

Limitations:
✖ Cannot ping non-web hosts (e.g., routers without HTTP).
✖ No true ICMP ping (uses HTTP requests).
✖ Requires target to have HTTP/HTTPS port open.
✖ May fail on servers blocking HEAD/GET requests.

Designed for Security:
✓ Safe Coding.
✓ No dangerous permissions (only http/https access).
✓ No native code execution.
✓ No user data collection.
✓ All processing occurs in-browser.
✓ Complies with Mozilla Add-on Policies.
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Version
1.0
Size
12.23 KB
Last updated
a year ago (Jul 27, 2025)
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License
Mozilla Public License 2.0
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