JavaScript Switcher
JavaScript Switcher
JavaScript Switcher is a lightweight Firefox add-on that empowers users to toggle JavaScript settings on a per-domain basis. Formerly known as Quick JS Switcher, this tool adds a convenient toggle button directly in your URL bar. With just a single click, users can enable or disable JavaScript for any website while ensuring these settings are remembered for future visits.
Originally built upon the code of JavaScript Control, JavaScript Switcher prioritizes user demand by having JavaScript enabled by default. Please note that while the icon in the URL bar won't visually change on Firefox for Android due to current limitations, the functionality remains intact, blocking JavaScript by default and allowing activation with a click. This add-on is perfect for users who need precise control over their web experience across different sites.
- <all_urls>
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- storage
- tabs
User reviews
- Quick and easy to disable/enable JavaScript.
- Convenient add-on for setting a default JavaScript status (on or off).
- Functionality that looks for <noscript> tags and adds them to the DOM, providing a better experience when switching JavaScript.
- Defaults to JavaScript being disabled which disappoints some users expecting it to be enabled by default.
- Does not show up in the toolbar or in right-click options, making it difficult to access.
- No color change in the address bar icon on Android when toggling JavaScript.
- Default behavior of JavaScript being disabled is frustrating for some users.
- Convenient and quick toggling of JavaScript status.
- The add-on enhances web development by allowing testing of <noscript> functionality.
User reviews
Add-on safety
Risk impact
JavaScript Switcher requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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
JavaScript Switcher has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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