What it does
Mozilla HTTP Observatory assesses website HTTP headers and related security settings and provides feedback for site administrators.
HTTP Observatory is useful when reviewing the configuration a website exposes to a browser. Its official description focuses on headers and related settings, so its report answers a narrower question than a full application penetration test. Use it for a site you administer and turn findings into configuration work with a retest after changes. A header assessment cannot establish that application logic or account permissions are correct.
Strengths
- Focused HTTP configuration feedback
Best for
- Website administrators reviewing browser-facing configuration
Sources
- HTTP Header Security Test - HTTP Observatory | MDN (Oct 26, 2026)