Chrome-Stats extension
Spoof Timezone
Change the time zone setting for web pages in the browser to a randomly selected or user-specified time zone.
What is Spoof Timezone?
Stats
- storage
- scripting
- webNavigation
- contextMenus
- notifications
- *://*/*
Chrome-Stats Rank
Summary
The extension alters the timezone information that the browser reveals to web pages to protect your actual timezone from being identified. You can ensure the extension spoofs the correct timezone by setting your preferred one on the options page. Additionally, there is an option to generate random timezones, which can be useful in preventing fingerprinting scripts from identifying your browser based on your actual time zone.
To test the current timezone use the right-click context menu item.
The extension can also automatically detect your timezone based on your IP address starting from version 0.1.4. Use the right-click action button's menu to access this option.
Moreover, there is an option to check and update the timezone on start-up, which can be enabled from the options page.
The latest version of the extension includes improvements such as faster injection into iframes and automatic timezone detection that now respects daylight shifting. This extension now works on manifest v3.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Very helpful for spoofing time zone for specific applications or devices
- Works as intended for some users
- Useful for avoiding timezone issues when accessing certain websites or services
Cons
- Does not work on certain sites such as reddit and web.whatsapp.com
- Some users report inaccurate or inverted timezone offsets
- There are bugs related to calendar dates and some user interface confusion
- Several users suggest an alternative extension 'Vytal' works better
Most mentioned
- Issues with working correctly on specific websites or applications
- Problems with inaccuracies or bugs in the time offset or calendar functions
- Suggestions for improvements or requests to revert to an older version
Recent reviews
Fawaz Akhtar, 2023-12-20
Соня Темникова, 2023-11-14
Sam Vloeberghs, 2023-09-13Safety
Risk impact
Spoof Timezone is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Spoof Timezone if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Spoof Timezone has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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