True Self

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

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

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.60
(10)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2024-05-02)
Creation date: 2019-06-11
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 35.22K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

If a trans person hasn't changed their name legally, they see their dead name everywhere they go. True Self allows you to substitute your dead name with your chosen name on any web page you visit. Or you can test out a new name! Just type your old name in the 'Given Name' field and your new name in the 'True Self' field. Then click apply to refresh. To erase the settings, just turn the slider off. Unless turned off, settings will save across browsing sessions. You will never be tracked and usage is completely anonymous.

Welcome home! You are your True Self!

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • 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
by Vee Bäck, 2024-08-19

A very good extension

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
by Sigmund Churchill, 2024-03-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

True Self requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

True Self has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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