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User-Agent Switcher and Manager - Secure Browser Extension
"User-Agent Switcher and Manager" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance user privacy and security. It enables users to spoof their browser's user-agent string, making it difficult for websites to gather specific details about the browsing setup. This extension is highly customizable, allowing users to set custom user-agent strings, specify domains for spoofing, set per-site user-agent strings, and even randomize user-agent strings.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
Host permissions:
Size: 796.67K
Email: ry*****@gmail.com
URLs: Privacy policy
Ranking
# 1,316
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User-Agent Switcher and Manager
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Extension summary
Usage example: You can alter your user-agent string to indicate you?re on a mobile device if you prefer seeing mobile versions of sites so they load quicker.
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This extension allows you to spoof your browser "user-agent" string to a custom designation, making it impossible for websites to know specific details about your browsing arrangement.
Video overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M6_Zc4o1MQ
Notes:
- You can easily set custom "user-agent" strings from the toolbar popup
- The extension uses a two-factor technique to mimic your default "user-agent" string, which is the most reliable method
- The extension does not use any resources when it is not spoofing the user-agent
- The extension enables user-agent spoofing on specific domains only; it is conversely possible to exclude certain domains from spoofing. Check the Options page for more info.
- You can set per-site user-agent strings
User reviews
Pros
- Works great for many users.
- Allows customization of user agents.
- Can switch between mobile and desktop views effectively.
- Adaptively exposes headers like 'navigator.platform'.
Cons
- Has issues working with specific sites like Facebook.
- Known bugs that revert settings to default user agents.
- Some users find it hard to use.
- Might be outdated and not fully supported.
Most mentioned
- Has bugs or issues with Facebook.
- Customization options for user agents.
- Works well for many but has limitations.
User reviews
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Extension safety
Risk impact
User-Agent Switcher and Manager requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
User-Agent Switcher and Manager has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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