Mobile Browser Simulator UserAgent Switcher

Listens for changes to a DOM node attribute in a page and sets the browser's useragent according to the contents of that attribute.

Mobile Browser Simulator UserAgent Switcher - Chrome Extension

Mobile Browser Simulator UserAgent Switcher is a Chrome extension that changes the useragent per device exclusively in the IBM MobileFirst Mobile Browser Simulator. This handy tool is perfect for developers and testers who need to simulate different browsing experiences.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 1.91
(23)
Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2015-02-27)
Creation date: 2015-02-27
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*
Size: 48.20K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
    Cons
    • not working
    • waste of time
    • doesn't simulate anything
    • setting changes difficult to understand
    Most mentioned
    • not working
    • waste of time
    • doesn't work
    User reviews
    not even working why is this even a thing
    by Stefan Rizea, 2023-08-20

    The extension is not working it was a let down.
    by Mihlali Matrose, 2023-05-30

    設定変更の方法がわからないため使用できません。
    by Huckleberry Finn, 2022-12-19
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Mobile Browser Simulator UserAgent Switcher requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk impact analysis details
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    Risk likelihood

    We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Mobile Browser Simulator UserAgent Switcher. Use it at your own risk.

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