Random User-Agent (Switcher)
Automatically change the user agent after a specified period of time to a randomly selected one, thus hiding your real user agent
Random User-Agent Switcher | Privacy and Security Add-On
Random User-Agent (Switcher) is a Firefox add-on designed to shield your online privacy by automatically changing your user agent at regular intervals. It allows you to appear as if you're browsing from different devices, while keeping you safe from JavaScript tricks.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
By: Paramtamtam
Rating: 3.97 
2 new ratings
(228)
Weekly download count: 720
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- tabs
- alarms
- storage
- scripting
- declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 188.19K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Effective at changing user agents when it works
- Assists in fixing ban statuses on websites
- Offers a potential improvement to user experience with better mobile site displays
Cons
- Frequent instability and unreliability in operation
- Recent updates have introduced bugs and issues
- Inconsistent functionality with certain Firefox versions or configurations
Most mentioned
- Add-on does not reliably change user agent in all scenarios
- New updates have caused existing features to stop working
- Need for better handling of user agent settings on mobile devices
User reviews
by Firefox user 12799499, 2025-03-03
Nice
by leaf, 2025-03-03
by 全民三退解体中共邪教, 2025-02-16
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Random User-Agent (Switcher) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Random User-Agent (Switcher). Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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