Mobile View Switcher

Switch to mobile view with one click via toolbar button.

Mobile View Switcher: Switch to Mobile Browser View Easily

Mobile View Switcher is a Chrome extension that allows users to quickly and effortlessly switch any website to mobile view with a single click. The default view simulates an iPhone with iOS 15. For customer's convenience, this extension also allows custom preferences by adding desired user-agent strings to emulate different mobile devices. The toolbar button serves as a simple ON|OFF switch, making it easy to tell when the extension is active.
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Extension stats

By: Benni
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 3.45
(106)
Version: 0.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-01-19)
Creation date: 2019-11-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • contextMenus
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 35.15K

Other platforms

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Mobile View Switcher (v0.1.5)
4.16 (70) 12,272+
Mobile View Switcher (v0.2.0)
4.20 (18) 51,354+
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Extension summary

Mobile View Switcher is a lite extension that let you switch a website to mobile view. Default mobile view is iPhone with iOS 15 but you can change it from the options page.

Simply add a desired user-agent to change the mobile view to your desired one. There are many websites that offer user-agent strings for various devices. Simply copy and paste the desired one in the designated area in options page. Then reload any website to see the mobile view UI (while the addon is active).

Toolbar button serves as ON|OFF switch to enable or disable the addon. Grey color for toolbar icon is when the addon is inactive and yellow color is for the active state. Simply click on the toolbar icon to switch states.

To report bugs, please fill the bug report form in the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/mobile-view-switcher.html).

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • It delivers what it promises
  • Great tool for switching views
  • Helpful and user-friendly
  • Responsive and works well on different devices
  • Allows for customization of mobile view
Cons
  • Does not work for all users or systems
  • Lacks options to customize user agent or mobile versions
  • Some users experienced issues with specific sites (e.g., Discord)
  • May add ads to tabs
  • Not all features work as intended
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work at all
  • Lacks customization options
  • Useful for viewing mobile versions
  • Responsive and easy to use
  • Can be problematic with certain websites
User reviews
by James Smith, 2024-11-30

It doesn't work at all. Do not install at all.
by Akinyemi, 2024-11-28

It doesn't work. and has no options to can control your mobile view. so I think It's not reliable for designers.
by mohtava daan, 2024-11-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Mobile View Switcher requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Mobile View Switcher has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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