Proxy Switcher
Easily switch between multiple proxies via toolbar popup
Proxy Switcher - Convenient Firefox Add-On for Quick Proxy Changes
'Proxy Switcher' is a Firefox add-on offering easy navigation between multiple proxies via a toolbar popup UI. It supports PAC proxy and offers white-listing domains. The badge icon color changes as per the chosen category, and a notification popup appears once the proxy is set. Users can also easily report bugs.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 125
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- proxy
- storage
- notifications
Size: 76.53K
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URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works well for many users
- User-friendly with additional functionalities like blacklist
- Light on system resources
- Easy to use
- Allows manual proxy configuration
Cons
- Does not work for some users on specific systems
- Icon display issues on startup
- Automatic proxy mode selection is lacking
- Inconsistent behavior with PAC scripts
- Notifications when switching proxies are unnecessary for some users
Most mentioned
- Proxy switching functionality
- Issues with proxy display and operation
- User interface improvements needed
- Compatibility problems on certain operating systems
- Request for additional features like manual proxy switching and reload button
User reviews
It works, one have to allow it to run in private tabs
by lcd, 2024-08-15
by dimarik, 2024-07-18
by dimarik, 2024-07-18
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Proxy Switcher requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- High Allows reading and modifying clipboard content, which can be sensitive, posing a moderate privacy risk.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Proxy Switcher. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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