True Self

Select your preferred name to display on web pages and become your True Self

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True Self: Display Your Chosen Name

True Self is a Chrome extension that enables users to select their preferred name to display on web pages, providing a way to avoid seeing their dead name and become their True Self. It allows for complete anonymity and settings to save across browsing sessions.

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Extension stats

By: taynefemple

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 3.60

(10)

Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2024-05-02)

Creation date: 2019-06-11

Permissions:

storage

Size: 35.22K

Email: ta*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 26,433 ▲ 12

Other rankings

#181 in Accessibility ▲ 1 #127 in name keyword 28 ▲ 14

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Helps users feel more comfortable online by showing preferred names
Makes it easier for people who are not out to others
Users find it humorous and entertaining

Cons

Lacks an option for multiple deadnames
Sometimes fails to update and reverts to showing deadnames
Users are concerned about visibility to others, especially in school settings

Most mentioned

Concerns about deadnames being visible to others
Positive impact on mental well-being for trans individuals
Technical issues regarding updates reverting to deadnames

User reviews

A very good extension

Emily Beatriz Valenzuela lagarda, 2024-08-08

would put 5 stars but there should be an option for multiple deadnames b/c people call me my deadname and my dead[nick]name

Sigmund Churchill, 2024-03-18

does it show for others so my school will know?

Scarlette Ruggiero, 2023-05-01

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Extension safety

Risk impact

True Self requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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