Selenium Wire is an extension for Selenium's Python bindings that provides advanced control over browser requests, allowing for real-time interception and modification of both requests and responses, which is particularly useful for web scraping. Despite no longer being actively maintained, Selenium Wire is valued for its ability to manage network layers, bypass anti-bot systems, and dynamically modify browser settings without restarting, features that are beneficial in overcoming typical browser limitations. Key functionalities include capturing HTTP/HTTPS traffic, intercepting requests and responses, monitoring WebSocket communications, and managing proxies to enhance scraping efficiency. The guide emphasizes the significance of proxy rotation for web scraping, illustrating how Selenium Wire can be configured to dynamically change proxies, thereby facilitating the circumvention of IP-based restrictions. However, it also notes that Bright Data’s rotating proxies offer a more efficient solution by automatically handling IP address changes, thereby simplifying proxy management. The article concludes by suggesting that while Selenium Wire has its advantages, it may be more effective to use dedicated scraping browsers, such as those offered by Bright Data, which provide integrated solutions for dynamic IP rotation and advanced web scraping capabilities.