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 snapshotsTracking since Apr 18, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 2 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 4 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| May 14, 2026 | 5 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| May 23, 2026 | 8 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| Now | 7 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- sidePanelstorage
- Host access
- <all_urls>
Screenshots
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
- —
- Privacy Policy
- https://www.kiranjohns.com/micro/reqwest/privacy
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