Reqwest

REST API testing client in your browser sidebar

As of June 2026, Reqwest has 7 users in the Developer Tools category.

Usersup 250.0 percent+250.0%
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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3

History

4 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

8.4851.5199999999999996Apr 18, 2026Jun 2, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 18, 202621.0.0
Apr 27, 202641.0.0
May 14, 202651.0.0
May 23, 202681.0.0
Now71.0.0

Permissions & access

Permissions
sidePanelstorage
Host access
<all_urls>

Screenshots

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About

Reqwst - A fast, lightweight REST API testing client that lives in your browser's sidebar. Stop switching between your browser and bulky desktop apps. Reqwst lets you test and debug APIs right where you work. 

Postman Alternative that is simple easy and straight forward!

KEY FEATURES:
1. Full HTTP Support - GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, and OPTIONS methods
2. Browser Sidebar - Test APIs without leaving your current tab
3. Collections - Organize and save requests into folders
4. Environment Variables - Switch between dev, staging, and production with {{variables}}
5. Authentication - Built-in support for Bearer tokens, Basic Auth, and API keys
6. JSON Syntax Highlighting - Beautiful, color-coded response viewer
7. Request History - Quickly re-run previous API calls
8. Query Parameters & Headers - Easy key-value editors
9. Zero Account Required - All data stored locally in your browser

PERFECT FOR:
- Frontend developers testing backend endpoints
- QA engineers debugging API responses
- Full-stack developers working with REST APIs
- Anyone who needs a quick, lightweight Postman alternative

WHY REQWST?
Unlike heavyweight alternatives, Reqwst is designed to be fast and minimal. No account sign-ups, no cloud sync, no bloat. Just open the sidebar and start testing. Built with privacy in mind - your requests and data never leave your browser.

Technical

Version
1.0.0
Manifest
V3
Size
326KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
bmahjhfcecekoboapagehfbaomecdjgf
Developer ID
ub0bdb7e9f99ba3df2fc1f21c2774488b
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Dec 2, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Dec 2, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 2, 2026
Website
kiranjohns.com
Support URL

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