User-Agent Switcher and Manager

Spoof websites trying to gather information about your web navigation to deliver distinct content you may not want

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.
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Extension stats

Rating: 4.37
(229)
Version: 0.6.2 (Last updated: 2024-07-14)
Creation date: 2020-03-15
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 796.67K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
User-Agent Switcher and Manager (v0.5.0)
4.16 (711) 99,374+
User-Agent Switcher and Manager (v0.6.2)
4.70 (26) 165,072+
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Extension summary

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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:

  1. You can easily set custom "user-agent" strings from the toolbar popup
  2. The extension uses a two-factor technique to mimic your default "user-agent" string, which is the most reliable method
  3. The extension does not use any resources when it is not spoofing the user-agent
  4. 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.
  5. You can set per-site user-agent strings
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
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
by Yusif Kerimzade, 2024-12-07

показывает себя с лучшей стороны подобным первый раз правда пользуюсь но пока доволен выполняет то что описано в описании
by Prokek kek, 2024-11-30

by anselmo paredes, 2024-11-30
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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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