Random User-Agent (Switcher)

Name: Random User-Agent (Switcher)
Rating: 3.9827 (231 reviews)
Author: Paramtamtam

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!

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By: Paramtamtam

Daily users: 4,667

-203

Rating: 3.98

(231)

1 new ratings

Version: 4.3.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-04)

Version code: 5869802

Creation date: 2017-12-10

Weekly download count: 545

Firefox on Android: Yes

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
alarms
storage
scripting
declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 188.19K

Email: fi*****@random-user-agent.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 1,222 ▼ 32

Other rankings

#133 in Web Development

#245 in Privacy & Security ▼ 2

#4 in agent keyword 57

#12 in agenda keyword 78 ▼ 1

#12 in kitchen keyword 76

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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 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-03-30

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" :(

by Firefox user 18205130, 2025-03-14

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Add-on safety

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

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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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