User agent spoofer

User agent spoofer

Let the users modify their user agent string

What is User agent spoofer?
User Agent Spoofer is a Chrome extension that allows users to modify their user agent string. It provides predefined user agents and the option to create a custom user agent. This extension is useful for privacy, website testing, and accessing specific interfaces that change based on the user agent. Please note that some websites may not function properly when tricked into thinking you are using a different platform.
Merlin
Stats
By: Unknown
Users: 837 ▼ -2
Rating: 4.00 (3)
Version: 1.44 (Last updated: 2020-04-01)
Creation date: 2020-04-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 11.90K
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Merlin
Summary

It has predefined user agents for several common platforms and also makes it possible to have a custom user agent.

Typical uses for this extension:

  • For privacy
  • Testing websites
  • Getting a specific interface from a website that changes interface depending on user agent

Note that some websites may not function correctly when you fool them into thinking you are using another platform.

User reviews
Leider doch eher mehr Müll als das es richtig funktioniert!
by Andi H. Andi H., 2024-01-13

Buenísima, me permitió usar un script para quitar el laag de youtube en 2021. Muy agradecido, Google te tendría que pagar por tu solución. Saludos
by Hugo Montaña Hugo Montaña, 2021-06-06
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Safety
Risk impact

User agent spoofer 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 User agent spoofer if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

User agent spoofer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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