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
Rating: 3.94
(304)
Weekly download count: 334
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- storage
- scripting
- declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
- *://*/*
Size: 88.94K
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URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 508 ▲ 2
User reviews
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- Built-in user agent options are outdated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- Outdated user agent strings causing issues on various websites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
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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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