Name Updater

Hide and update old names
What is Name Updater?
Name Updater is a Chrome extension that allows you to hide and update any visible instances of your deadname while browsing the internet. It can change names on email and other accounts, swap within email addresses, and hide autofilled input fields for account logins that may use old usernames or emails. Easily configure the extension to make name substitutions and filter specific websites. Toggle filtering on or off with the extension icon.

Extension stats

By: Ignui
Users: 68 ▲ 7
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2023-01-27)
Creation date: 2023-01-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 116.74K

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Extension summary

This is an extension for hiding and replacing any visible instances of your deadname while browsing the internet. This includes changing names on email and other accounts, swapping within email addresses, and hiding autofilled input fields for account logins that may use an old usernames or emails.

To configure, right click the extension icon and go to the options page. There, you can input any number of name substitutions you'd like to make, and configure which websites are filtered. As a general rule for the config, you can be very non-specific with capitalization etc, and just add more rows for specific cases. The most specific rules will be applied first!

The extension icon works as a way to quickly see the config for a website you're browsing, and you can click it to toggle filtering entirely on or off.

User reviews

absolutely fantastic stuff! would reccomend.
by Wade Shuman, 2023-01-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Name Updater may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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