Last updated: August 17, 2026
RequestLens is a Chrome extension designed to help developers inspect, debug, and replay API and network requests made by their Chrome browser.
RequestLens processes network request and response information from the browser tab being inspected. Depending on the requests made by the website, this information may include:
The content of a request or response may contain information provided by the website or web application being inspected. Depending on the website, this information could potentially include authentication tokens, session identifiers, personal information, or other sensitive data.
RequestLens does not intentionally collect information unrelated to its network inspection functionality.
Information processed by RequestLens is used solely to provide its core functionality, including:
Captured request information and extension state are stored locally within the user's browser using Chrome's extension storage mechanisms.
RequestLens does not operate a remote server for collecting or storing captured request or response data.
Captured request and response data is not sold, rented, or shared with advertisers, data brokers, or other third parties by the developer.
When a user explicitly chooses to replay a request, RequestLens sends the replayed request to its intended destination. This communication is initiated by the user's action and is necessary to provide the request replay functionality.
The destination website or API may process the replayed request according to its own privacy policy and terms.
RequestLens does not use captured request or response data for advertising, profiling, analytics, or marketing purposes.
RequestLens does not sell or transfer captured request or response data to third parties.
Captured requests may contain sensitive information depending on the website being inspected. RequestLens stores captured request data locally in the user's browser and does not transmit captured request data to the developer's servers.
Users should take care when sharing screenshots, copied requests, logs, or other information obtained through the extension, as such information may contain sensitive data.
Captured request data remains in the extension's local storage according to the extension's storage behavior and can be removed by the user through the extension or by clearing the extension's stored data.
RequestLens is a developer tool and is not directed toward children.
This Privacy Policy may be updated when the extension's functionality or data practices change. Any updated version will be made available at this same Privacy Policy URL.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or RequestLens, please contact the developer through the support information provided on the RequestLens Chrome Web Store listing.
RequestLens's handling of user data complies with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. User data is used only to provide the extension's single purpose of inspecting, debugging, and replaying API and network requests.