User-Agent Switcher for Chrome

Spoofs & Mimics User-Agent strings.

User-Agent Switcher for Chrome: Swap User-Agents Swiftly

'User-Agent Switcher for Chrome' is a Chrome extension enabling quick and effortless switch between user-agent strings. Particularly useful for developers working on sites that must function properly on both mobile and desktop browsers, it permits certain URLs to be set up for persistent spoofing. Take note, this extension might impact browser performance due to its requirement to intercept and modify data communicated to the server. Also, it doesn't guarantee privacy enhancement while browsing.

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Extension stats

By: cbe-cws-admins

Users: 1,000,000+

Rating: 3.87

(2,628)

1 ratings

Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-05-30)

Creation date: 2019-09-06

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
unlimitedStorage
tabs
declarativeNetRequest
offscreen

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 135.17K

Email: cb*****@google.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 415 ▼ 17

Other rankings

#4 in Developer Tools

#1 in agent keyword 26

#1 in chrome keyword 33

#6 in chrome browser keyword 25 ▲ 1

#8 in switch keyword 6

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Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Ever needed to quickly switch between user-agent strings on the fly? Developing a site that needs to work on both mobile browsers and desktop browsers? Sick of some archaic site blocking you because you're not using Netscape 4?

The User-Agent Switcher for Chrome is the answer. With this extension, you can quickly and easily switch between user-agent strings. Also, you can set up specific URLs that you want to spoof every time.

Please note that this does not provide improved privacy while browsing the Internet and that some sites might have other means to figure out that the browser is not what it pretends to be. Running this extension can have performance impact on your browsing experience due to its need to intercept and modify the data communicated to the server.

NOTE: if some sites have problems after using a mobile user-agent, and won't switch back no matter what you spoof, you will need to switch the user-agent back to Chrome and clear your cookies for the sites to treat the browser normally again.

By installing this item, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.

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 perfect for some users
Used to work great in the past
Simple user interface

Cons

Does not work with latest versions of browsers
Limited or no custom user-agent options
Many users report it as completely broken or non-functional
Does not remember user selections after restarting Chrome
Not very useful in 2024 due to lack of updates and options

Most mentioned

Does not work / completely broken
Limited options for user-agents
Used to work well but stopped functioning
Not compatible with recent browser updates

User reviews

don't work

ImAyx, 2024-11-30

Veraltete Erweiterung. Unterstützt keine Veränderung der "Client Hints" und hat lauter veraltete Browserprofile.

Felix Neumaier (10Meisterbaelle), 2024-11-18

Did not work on chrome?? how to make changes on Default chrome value?

John, 2024-11-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

User-Agent Switcher for Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.