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
Creation date: 2024-06-28
Weekly download count: 305
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size: 51.77K
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- Unlike some extensions with outdated version numbers and UA strings, this extension automatically updates the Chrome version it pretends to be.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.
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Pros
- Works great on YouTube, especially with site limitations for Firefox users.
- Easy and convenient to use.
- Simple add-on that effectively circumvents website restrictions for non-Chrome browsers.
- Fast response from the developer when reporting issues.
Cons
- Does not function as expected on Google Search, lacking certain features available in Chrome.
- Inconsistent performance on various websites, with issues like missing images.
- Some users experienced specific websites not working at all.
Most mentioned
- Works great on YouTube
- Does not function well on Google Search
- Easy and convenient to use
- Inconsistent reliability compared to actual Chromium browsers
Recent reviews
by pati080199, 2024-09-15
by safe-thumb, 2024-09-15
by doroemon, 2024-09-09
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Chrome Mask 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 add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Chrome Mask if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Chrome Mask is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.
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