User Agent Switcher

Change your user agent quickly and easily

User Agent Switcher - Chrome Extension

User Agent Switcher is an open source Chrome extension that allows you to quickly and easily change your browser user agent. You can select from a variety of user agents or enter your own. Visit our GitHub repository at https://github.com/pclinger/Chrome-Extension-User-Agent-Switcher to access the source code.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 510
-13
Rating: 3.50
(2)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2018-08-28)
Creation date: 2018-08-27
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 12.81K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

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

User reviews

Can't set to default. User agent strings are dated, no current agent for latest chrome. abandonware!
by Chris Vydas, 2019-05-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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