Top Browser Extensions Every Bug Bounty Hunter & Pentester NEEDS (2026)
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This video explores the top three best chrome extensions for bug hunter and API pentesting. Learn how these chrome extensions can aid your cybersecurity efforts. We review tools for proxying traffic, identifying tech stacks, modifying cookies, and accelerating manual testing, so you’re not relying too heavily on automated tools. These are extensions I actually use during real testing and CTF-style workflows.
I also share a bonus extension at the end that packs an insane amount of functionality into a single browser plugin, from reverse shells and encoding to XSS and SQLi payloads. Whether you’re just getting started or already doing web app security, these extensions can seriously improve your testing methodology.
Takeaways:
FoxyProxy is essential for clean Burp Suite proxying across multiple browsers
Wappalyzer helps quickly fingerprint front-end, back-end, and security controls
Cookie Editor makes testing auth, JWTs, and access control significantly easier
Manual testing - automated tools for bug bounty programs
Browser extensions can drastically speed up real-world testing workflows
The right tools help you focus on understanding request/response behavior
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:26 FoxyProxy
03:15 Wappalyzer
05:05 Cookie Editor
07:08 Bonus Chrome Extension
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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. It demonstrates ethical hacking techniques to improve cybersecurity, and MRE Security is not responsible for how viewers choose to use this information.
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