Chrome Mask
Makes Firefox wear a mask to look like Chrome to websites that otherwise won't work.
What is Chrome Mask?
"Chrome Mask" is a Firefox extension that allows users to selectively spoof as Chrome on specific websites. With a one-click toggle, it automatically updates the Chrome User Agent string every 24 hours and adjusts for the correct Operating System. Additionally, it shims JavaScript attributes like `navigator.vendor` and the `chrome` object to bypass common browser checks, enhancing compatibility while using Firefox.
Add-on stats
By: Dennis Schubert
Rating: 4.63
(51)
Creation date: 2024-06-28
Weekly download count: 318
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size: 52.72K
Email: ch*****@dennis-schubert.de
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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Add-on summary
A little Firefox Extension that provides a one-click toggle to spoof as Chrome in Firefox - or, in other words, to put on the Chrome Mask. There are a lot of generic "User Agent spoof" extensions. However, this extension does a few things differently:
- Instead of overriding the User Agent string on all sites, this extension allows you to only look like Chrome on specific sites.
- Unlike some extensions with outdated version numbers and UA strings, this extension automatically updates the Chrome version it pretends to be. It does that by querying a simple API every 24 hours.
- You don't have to pick the correct Operating System manually; this extension does it for you.
- This extension also shims a few additional JavaScript attributes, like `navigator.vendor` or the global `chrome` object, to pass common browser checks.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- The extension works well for specific use cases, such as YouTube and AI Minecraft.
- Users appreciate the concept of 'masking' and find it entertaining.
Cons
- The add-on is not effective at masking the browser identity on all sites, as some sites can still detect that it's Firefox.
- The extension does not work properly with GeForce Now.
- There is a need for an option to keep the masking effect enabled when visiting new sites.
Most mentioned
- The add-on doesn't work effectively across all websites.
- Users desire a feature to enable consistent masking.
- The term 'wearing a mask' is positively received by users.
Recent reviews
by Quitanell, 2024-11-08
by hakuen90, 2024-11-06
The fact that it refers to the process as "wearing a mask" makes it 100x better lol
by Master543, 2024-11-05
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Chrome Mask requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Chrome Mask is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.
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