User-Agent Switcher

Quickly and easily switch between popular user-agent strings.

User-Agent Switcher: Switch User-Agents in Firefox with Ease

'User-Agent Switcher' is a user-friendly add-on for Firefox that empowers users to swiftly switch between distinct user-agent strings for their web browser. It comes with 26 pre-configured popular user-agent strings plus easy-access toolbar popup UI. Users can alter the user-agent string for mobile, desktop browsers or even desktop operating systems. The add-on also provides custom options for specific URLs or domains along with a status bar to view current user-agent details. Custom user-agent strings can be used with another add-on.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3
By: Linder
Daily users: 21,572
-39
Rating: 3.94
(304)
Version: 0.3.2 (Last updated: 2025-02-28)
Version code: 5895132
Creation date: 2017-01-15
Weekly download count: 334
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 88.94K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

User-Agent Switcher (v0.3.2)
30,000 4.30 (100)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

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
  • Easy to use and works as intended
  • Allows for website-specific user agent selection
  • Helps with loading issues on certain sites like YouTube
Cons
  • Built-in user agent options are outdated
  • Needs frequent updates to remain functional on modern websites
  • No easy toggle for switching between user agents
Most mentioned
  • Outdated user agent strings causing issues on various websites
  • Lack of updates leading to poor functionality
  • Desire for an easy toggle feature for switching user agents
User reviews
by n01, 2025-03-01


by davidohara, 2025-02-14
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

User-Agent 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 User-Agent 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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