ModHeader vs VibeHeader
A practical comparison focused on privacy, sharing, and speed.
TL;DR: VibeHeader is ad‑free, open source, and privacy‑first, with link‑based sharing handled client‑side. ModHeader was flagged as malware and disabled by Chrome in July 2026. If you're switching, migration takes about five minutes.
⚠️ Update (July 2026): Chrome flagged ModHeader as malware and disabled it for many users. Here's what happened →
Quick comparison
| Dimension | VibeHeader | ModHeader |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy & ads | ✅ No ads, no tracking | ❌ Users report injected ads |
| Sharing | ✅ One link, read locally on /s | ⚠️ Profile export/import, cloud options |
| Open source | ✅ MIT, full source on GitHub | ❌ Closed source |
| Chrome safety status | ✅ No flags | ❌ Flagged as malware & disabled (Jul 2026) |
| MV3 | ✅ MV3‑native | ✅ Supported |
| Best for | Fast, focused header workflows | General header editing |
Switch in minutes
- Install VibeHeader for Chrome or Edge.
- Recreate header rules with focused workflows.
- Share via a
/s#c=link; teammates preview masked values and apply.
Prefer step‑by‑step? See the migration guide.