Custom UserAgent String

Add a custom useragent string for desired URLs or domains.
What is Custom UserAgent String?
"Custom UserAgent String" is a Firefox add-on that enables users to effortlessly change their browser's user-agent by creating site-specific user-agent strings through the Options page. It features an ON or OFF switch button, the capacity to transform each URL into a domain, and provides over 100 sample user-agent strings. Users can also search for or disable specific user-agent strings.
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Add-on stats

By: Linder
Users: 1,400 ▲ 18
Rating: 3.66 (32)
Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2020-09-24)
Creation date: 2017-02-13
Weekly download count: 49
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • *://*/*
  • ws://*/*
  • wss://*/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 390.44K
URLs: Website

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Add-on summary

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Custom UserAgent String is an add-on that enables you to easily change your browser's user-agent by adding site-specific user-agent strings from the Options page.

Some features:

  1. Add a custom user-agent string for each URL or website (domain).
  2. There is an option to change each URL to a domain from the options page.
  3. Toolbar popup has an ON or OFF switch button (left side).
  4. User agents can be added to the options page (more than 100 sample user-agent strings are also provided).
  5. For each user-agent string, you can either delete or disable it for future use.
  6. To find a user-agent string you can either use a search engine (there are plenty of websites that provide a free UA list) or use the sample list provided in addon's options page. This list includes more than 100 UAs for modern browsers and ranging from desktop to mobile platforms. This list is also available in the addon's homepage, FAQ section.

Note: to report bugs, please visit the addon's homepage and fill the bug report form.

Review on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz1534vwwls

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Allows domain or URL-specific spoofing
  • Works like a charm for advanced users
  • Can set unique user agents for specific sites
Cons
  • Awkward to use, especially on small screens
  • UI is cumbersome and not user-friendly
  • Does not support wildcards in URL patterns
Most mentioned
  • Awkward to use, especially on small screens
  • Does not support wildcards in URL patterns
  • Works like a charm for advanced users
  • Can set unique user agents for specific sites
Recent reviews
Worked perfectly no issues. Simple and sweet.
by Calum, 2024-05-02
Allows domain or URL-specific spoofing, exactly what I need.
by Firefox user 16978199, 2024-03-18
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Risk impact

Custom UserAgent String requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Custom UserAgent String has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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