Locale Switcher

Lets you quickly switch the browser locale to test localization on your website.

Locale Switcher - Browser Extension for Locale Testing

'Locale Switcher' is a Firefox add-on enabling quick switch of browser locales, allowing streamlined testing for website localization. The add-on alters navigator.language, navigator.languages, and Accept-Language headers on choosing a locale. It supports over 700 languages and variations, can function on a per-tab basis, allows marking of favorite locales and is fully operable via shortcut keys. It requires permissions to modify web traffic and access tabs for effective functioning.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 1,724
-9
Rating: 5.00
(5)
Version: 1.3.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-01)
Version code: 5901904
Creation date: 2022-01-10
Weekly download count: 69
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • <all_urls>
Size: 109.55K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

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# 2,325 ▼ 10
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Other platforms

Locale Switcher (v1.3.1)
50,000 4.36 (74)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2025-02-13
by Fas Dan, 2024-08-30
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Locale Switcher requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Locale Switcher. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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