Mock Dream vs Resource Override
Classic redirector · free Chrome alternative
Resource Override is a long-standing Chrome extension that swaps URLs, injects files and redirects requests.
Where Resource Override wins
Simple URL-to-URL redirects, beloved by frontend devs since forever.
Where Mock Dream wins
Mock Dream actually mocks the response body and headers, not just the URL — and adds a JSON editor, traffic console and CORS handling.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Resource Override | Mock Dream |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free forever |
| Sign-up required | No | Never |
| Runs a server | No | No — runs in your tab |
| Mocks fetch + XHR | URL swap only | Both, from one rule |
| Per-rule CORS | Not handled | One toggle |
| Live traffic console | None | Built-in, filterable |
| Themes | 1 (default) | 6 manga themes |
| Install size | ~1 MB extension | <300 KB extension |
FAQ
- Is Mock Dream really a free Resource Override alternative?
- Yes. Mock Dream is MIT-licensed, has zero paid tier, no telemetry, and stores everything locally in
chrome.storage.local. - Can it replace Resource Override for my workflow?
- If your job is "intercept fetch/XHR in a browser tab and return mock JSON", yes. If you need simple url-to-url redirects, beloved by frontend devs since forever., keep Resource Override — Mock Dream and Resource Override can coexist on the same machine.
- Does Mock Dream work on Edge, Brave, Opera or Arc?
- Yes — any Chromium browser running Manifest V3 (Chrome 116+).
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