RandomUA

Changes your User-Agent string to a sensible-looking string which is different for every request. Having a different UA on each request make it a lot easier to evade some tracking schemes. Supports excluding certain domains, and mobile-like UAs.

RandomUA: Change your User-Agent string for enhanced privacy

RandomUA is a Firefox add-on that changes your User-Agent string to a sensible-looking, desktop-browser-like string which is different for every request. It helps you evade tracking schemes and protects your privacy online.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 23
Rating: 4.60
(10)
Version: 1.1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5729084
Creation date: 2017-11-04
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 24.49K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

RandomUA (v1.1.0)
47 5.00 (1)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

RandomUA 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 RandomUA. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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