Random User-Agent (Switcher)

Automatically change the user agent after a specified period of time to a randomly selected one, thus hiding your real user agent

Random User-Agent (Switcher)

Protect your online privacy with the Random User-Agent Switcher for Firefox. This extension automatically changes your User-Agent string to a randomly selected one after a specified interval, making it seem like you're browsing from different devices. You have the flexibility to customize which browsers and operating systems to emulate, and even create an exceptions list for special cases.

By concealing your true User-Agent, this lightweight, ad-free add-on helps shield you from unwanted tracking and JavaScript tricks that jeopardize your identity. Elevate your web experience and browse safely today!

Manifest V3
Daily users: 4,704
-136
Version: 4.3.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-04)
Version code: 5869802
Creation date: 2017-12-10
Weekly download count: 566
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • alarms
  • storage
  • scripting
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 188.19K
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Other platforms

Random User-Agent (Switcher) (v4.3.1)
100,000 4.56 (385)
Random User-Agent (Switcher) (v4.3.1)
5,509 4.60 (8)

User reviews

Pros
  • Helps in avoiding bans on certain sites
  • Provides a random User-Agent which can be useful for privacy
  • Generally works well when it functions correctly
Cons
  • Frequent reliability issues, often not working as expected
  • Recent updates introduced instability and errors
  • Inconsistent performance with other extensions (e.g., Multi-Account Containers)
Most mentioned
  • The add-on often fails to change the User-Agent as intended
  • Recent updates caused functionality problems
  • Users request better support for mobile devices, particularly for Android
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews

by Alex148866, 2025-03-26

I use this extension with chrome + white list mode to trick damn google corporation and troll them by saying that I have chrome, but it's actually firefox >:-) but dosen't helping me avoid yt studio "freeze" :(
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

Random User-Agent (Switcher) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Moderate risk likelihood

Random User-Agent (Switcher) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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