HTTP
Referrer-Policy Checker
Check Referrer-Policy HTTP header. Control what referrer info is sent on navigation. Privacy & security.
Fetch headers and analyze Referrer-Policy. Competes with SecurityHeaders.com, Barrion.
How to use
- Enter a domain, URL, or value relevant to Referrer-Policy Checker.
- Run the check and review the output carefully.
- Apply recommended fixes, then run the check again to verify.
Common use cases
- Pre-deployment validation for Referrer-Policy Checker.
- Incident triage when security checks fail in production.
- Periodic security review as part of technical SEO and hardening.
Example inputs
example.comgithub.comhttps://yoursite.comCommon issues and fixes
Not set
Many sites omit Referrer-Policy. Browser defaults apply (usually no-referrer-when-downgrade).
unsafe-url
Sends full URL to third parties. Use strict-origin or no-referrer for privacy.
Recommended remediation
Add Referrer-Policy: strict-origin-when-cross-origin for balance. Use no-referrer for maximum privacy.
FAQ
Is Referrer-Policy Checker free to use?
Yes. This tool is free and can be used without account registration.
Do you store submitted values?
Only the minimum processing needed for the check. For client-side tools, data stays in your browser.
How should I use these results?
Use the output as a diagnostic baseline, apply fixes in your stack, then re-run the check to confirm remediation.
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