IE8 User-Agent

Alternate User-Agent to IE8

IE8 User-Agent: Chrome Extension for Internet Explorer 8

The 'IE8 User-Agent' is a simple Chrome extension that facilitates the alternation of your browser's user-agent string to Internet Explorer 8 on specified sites. This functionality can be particularly useful when browsing websites that require the use of Internet Explorer 8, allowing users to replicate its user-agent string within the Chrome browser.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 5.00
(5)
Version: 0.1.6 (Last updated: 2016-12-02)
Creation date: 2016-12-02
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/
Size: 6.55K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 20,359 ▼ 30
Other rankings
#6948 in Developer Tools ▲ 97 #107 in agent keyword 32 ▲ 4

Other platforms

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

User reviews

Good
by BUI TIEN DUNG, 2021-05-03
ESSEAriadné :) BETTEER THAN EVER
by Illegal Front, 2020-04-12
Отличная функциональность, сильно выручает! Отдельный привет от ЭССЕ и Ариадны!
by Johnny Rich, 2016-12-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

IE8 User-Agent requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of IE8 User-Agent. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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