How to Open HttpWatch in Google Chrome

HttpWatch requires Chrome version 105 or later.

When you open Chrome after installing HttpWatch, you may be prompted to enable the HttpWatch extension:

Click Enable Extension to activate HttpWatch. If this prompt does not appear, open the Chrome menu, go to More Tools->Extensions, and enable the HttpWatch extension manually.

In Chrome (version 105 or later), extensions are accessed from the jigsaw icon in the toolbar. Click this icon and select HttpWatch. You can pin HttpWatch to the toolbar by clicking the Pin icon next to it in the Extensions menu:

 

Once enabled, HttpWatch can be opened using the shortcut key (Ctrl+Shift+H), by clicking the HttpWatch icon in the toolbar:

 

or by using the right-click context menu on any web page:

The HttpWatch extension opens in a separate window on the desktop. If you encounter any issues, see the 'Troubleshooting the HttpWatch Extension For Chrome' section below.

How to Open HttpWatch in Microsoft Edge

HttpWatch requires Edge version 105 or later. If you have not installed a compatible version, download it from:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge

Edge does not always display a prompt after installation, so you may need to open the Extensions page manually:

Then enable the HttpWatch extension:

 

Confirm by clicking Enable Extension in the dialog:

 

Once enabled, HttpWatch can be opened using the shortcut key (Ctrl+Shift+H), by clicking the HttpWatch icon in the toolbar:

 or by using the right-click context menu on any web page:

The HttpWatch extension opens in a separate window on the desktop. If you encounter any issues, see the 'Troubleshooting the HttpWatch Extension For Edge' section below.
 

Troubleshooting the HttpWatch Extension For Chrome

If the HttpWatch icon is not visible in Chrome, open the Chrome menu and select More Tools->Extensions, or enter chrome://extensions in the address bar. Check that the HttpWatch extension is installed and enabled.

If the extension is missing (for example, if it was previously removed), you can reinstall it from the Chrome Web Store:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/httpwatch/dajhhgiioackgdldomhppobgjbinhimh

Click Add to Chrome to reinstall it.

In Chrome (version 105 or later), extensions are accessed from the jigsaw icon in the toolbar. You can pin HttpWatch to the toolbar by clicking the Pin icon next to it:

Troubleshooting the HttpWatch Extension For Edge

If the HttpWatch icon is not visible in Edge, open the Edge menu and select Extensions, or enter edge://extensions in the address bar. Check that the HttpWatch extension is installed and enabled.

If the extension is missing, you can reinstall it from the Microsoft Store:

https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ihodeahpecekdbmeinbkimbmnaogdnip

Click Get to install it.

The HttpWatch icon may be hidden on the toolbar. If so, drag the right-hand side of the address bar to the left to reveal hidden extensions.

Recording Network Activity

Once HttpWatch is open, click the Record button to start capturing network requests.

If you are using the free Basic Edition, detailed information is limited to sites in the Alexa Top 20 and httpwatch.com.

Viewing Log Files in HttpWatch Studio

Network logs can be saved by clicking the Save button in the HttpWatch extension. The .hwl file contains a complete record of captured activity and can be opened at any time using HttpWatch Studio.

You can start HttpWatch Studio using one of the following methods:

1. Click the HttpWatch Studio icon in Start->Programs->HttpWatch
2. Double-click a .hwl file
3. Select the Open in HttpWatch Studio option when saving a log file in Edge or Chrome

Uninstalling HttpWatch

To uninstall HttpWatch, open the Add/Remove Programs applet in the Windows Control Panel, select HttpWatch, and click Remove.