User-Agent Switcher and Manager

User-Agent Switcher and Manager

Spoof websites trying to gather information about your web navigation—like your browser type and operating system—to deliver distinct content you may not want.

What is User-Agent Switcher and Manager?
'User-Agent Switcher and Manager' is a Firefox extension that facilitates privacy and customization of user experience. It allows you to alter your browser's 'user-agent' string, making it difficult for websites to gather specifics about your browsing setup. This tool is particularly handy for controlling the content that websites deliver to you, based on your apparent operating system or device type. From accelerating loading speeds by indicating a mobile device, to improving privacy by randomizing your user-agent string, this add-on is a powerful tool for modern internet users.
Stats
By: Ray
Rating: 4.24 (641)
Version: 0.5.0 (Last updated: 2023-04-26)
Creation date: 2017-09-13
Weekly download count: 25,092
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • contextMenus
Size: 771.24K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Usage example: You can alter your user-agent string to indicate you’re on a mobile device if you prefer seeing mobile versions of sites so they load quicker.

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This extension allows you to spoof your browser "user-agent" string to a custom designation, making it impossible for websites to know specific details about your browsing arrangement.

Overviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aVFxvF3N_E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M6_Zc4o1MQ

Notes:

  1. You can easily set custom "user-agent" strings from the toolbar popup
  2. The extension uses a two-factor technique to mimic your default "user-agent" string, which is the most reliable method
  3. The extension does not use any resources when it is not spoofing the user-agent
  4. The extension enables user-agent spoofing on specific domains only; it is conversely possible to exclude certain domains from spoofing. Check the Options page for more info.
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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Useful for bypassing browser discrimination
  • Great at changing global user agent
  • Helpful for accessing websites with outdated browser requirements
Cons
  • Unstable with certain websites
  • Does not work in the latest versions of Firefox
  • UI may be confusing or missing
Most mentioned
  • Useful for bypassing browser discrimination
  • Does not work in the latest versions of Firefox
Recent reviews
Love this tool, but it seems it breaks some captchas, like cloudflare's.

Thanks to the author.

by folgoris, 2024-03-16
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Safety
Risk impact

User-Agent Switcher and Manager is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install User-Agent Switcher and Manager if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

User-Agent Switcher and Manager has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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