Google Search Fixer Refreshed

An improved refreshed version by TheDoggybrad, originally created by Thomas Wisniewski to override user-agent for Chrome-like Google Search experience.
What is Google Search Fixer Refreshed?
"Google Search Fixer Refreshed" is a Firefox add-on that overrides the user-agent string for Google Search, providing a Chrome-like experience. Created by TheDoggybrad, it improves on Thomas Wisniewski's original design. This version fixes issues on various Google services, including images.google.com and ipv4.google.com, while presenting your device as a Pixel 8. Experience enhanced search functionality with this refreshed plugin.
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Add-on stats

Users: 1,027 ▲ 22
Rating: 5.00 (5)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2024-06-14)
Creation date: 2024-06-13
Weekly download count: 37
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*
Size: 13.40K
URLs: Website

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Override the user-agent string presented to Google Search pages to receive the search experience shown to Chrome.

An improved refreshed version by TheDoggybrad, originally created by Thomas Wisniewski. The initial release version 2.0 will fix that the upstream plugin does not do its job on images.google.com, ipv4.google.com and ipv6.google.com

Also this plugin updated the user agent which now presents your device as a Pixel 8 device.

User reviews

by HedgehogInTheCPP, 2024-09-29
by Alejandra Maria, 2024-09-13
It works. Why firefox recommends the other ancient and broken extension
by Amir, 2024-09-04
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Google Search Fixer Refreshed requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Google Search Fixer Refreshed is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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