Favicon Switcher

Name: Favicon Switcher
Rating: 3.8197 (61 reviews)
Author: Saber

Replace ugly favicon by using your own images! Favicon Switcher allows you to customize the favicons for the sites that you visit. All you need to do is simply giving a url pattern and picking an image. Happy Browsing!

Favicon Switcher

Favicon Switcher allows you to customize the favicons of your favorite websites by replacing them with your own images. Simply enter a URL pattern, upload an image, and enjoy a personalized browsing experience.

How It Works:

Input a URL pattern.
Upload your desired image or drag it to the designated area.
Visit the matched URL to see your custom favicon in action!

Once uploaded, you can easily update, enable/disable, or remove the favicon as needed. The extension ensures your images remain private by storing them locally in your browser. While some limitations exist, such as the inability to modify certain favicons, Favicon Switcher enhances the way you experience websites with easy-to-follow steps for a personalized touch!

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By: Saber

Daily users: 2,087

Rating: 3.82

(61)

0.02

Version: 0.4.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-03)

Version code: 5802778

Creation date: 2019-11-18

Weekly download count: 83

Firefox on Android: No

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
notifications
activeTab
storage

Size: 44.39K

Email: se*****@seanfeng.dev

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated: 19 hours ago

Ranking

# 2,034 ▲ 13

Other rankings

#181 in Tabs ▲ 2

#323 in Appearance ▲ 4

#10 in kitchen keyword 73 ▲ 1

#30 in pitch keyword 37 ▲

#41 in icon keyword 34 ▲ 1

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User reviews

Pros

Easy to use and install
Improves visual organization of tabs
Increases productivity by customizing favicons for specific sites
Works well for live icons on tabs

Cons

Does not change favicons for bookmarks
Increases RAM usage significantly
Some users report issues with the extension not functioning at all
Delayed icon appearance after page load

Most mentioned

The extension does not change bookmark favicons
Users experienced increased RAM usage
The add-on is easy to use and improves tab organization
Mixed feelings about functionality with bookmarks

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

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by Yves Goergen, 2025-01-09

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Favicon 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

Favicon 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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