RandomUA

Changes your User-Agent string to a sensible-looking string which is different for every request. Having a different UA on each request make it a lot easier to evade some tracking schemes. Supports excluding certain domains, and mobile-like UAs.

RandomUA: Change your User-Agent string for enhanced privacy

RandomUA is a Firefox add-on that changes your User-Agent string to a sensible-looking, desktop-browser-like string which is different for every request. It helps you evade tracking schemes and protects your privacy online.
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Add-on stats

Users: 23
Rating: 4.60
(10)
Version: 1.1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-11-04
Weekly download count: 3
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 24.49K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 18,777 ▲ 64
Other rankings
#139 in string keyword 7 #163 in agent keyword 60 ▲ 1 #214 in request keyword 22

Other platforms

RandomUA (v1.1.0)
5.00 (1) 64
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Analyze keywords

RandomUA changes your User-Agent string to a sensible-looking, desktop-browser-like UA string which is different for every request.

Many browser fingerprinting solutions use the User-Agent as a relatively constant string, because most users UAs only change when their browser updates. Therefore, having a different UA on each request make it a lot easier to evade these tracking schemes.

RandomUA requires access to all URLs and web request data for its core function: it has to be able to change your user agent string!

User reviews

by Marcus Regenberg | marreg, 2022-08-31
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

RandomUA is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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