Per-Rule “Enable Proxy Per Tab/Origin” Option for Smart Profiles #506
Description
Description
Hello,
I would like to request the ability to configure "Enable proxy per tab/origin" at the Smart Profile rule level, rather than only as a global option.
Current Behavior
The setting "Enable proxy per tab/origin" applies globally. When enabled, if a rule matches a tab’s URL, all subsequent requests from that tab are routed through the proxy.
Problem
In my use case, I use SmartProxy to access certain websites that require age or geo-verification based on my IP address. However:
- Only the main document request actually requires the proxy.
- Media resources (images, videos) can be fetched directly from my ISP without issue (in most cases when the site is using a CDN).
- Routing all requests through the proxy increases latency and unnecessary proxy bandwidth usage.
Because the option is global, I must choose between:
- Higher latency and more proxy traffic (when enabled), or
- Risking that some sites won’t work correctly (when disabled).
Proposed Improvement
Add a per-rule toggle in Smart Profiles such as:
"Enable proxy per tab/origin for this rule"
This would allow:
- Fine-grained control depending on the website.
- Reduced proxy traffic.
- Improved performance for media-heavy sites which already provides resources via CDN.
- More flexible and efficient proxy usage.
- This would significantly improve usability for users who selectively require full tab isolation only for specific domains.
Thank you for considering this feature.