Chrome-Stats extension
User-Agent Switcher and Manager
Spoof websites trying to gather information about your web navigation to deliver distinct content you may not want
What is User-Agent Switcher and Manager?
Stats
- storage
- <all_urls>
- webNavigation
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- contextMenus
Chrome-Stats Rank
Other platforms
Summary
Usage example: You can alter your user-agent string to indicate you?re on a mobile device if you prefer seeing mobile versions of sites so they load quicker.
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This extension allows you to spoof your browser "user-agent" string to a custom designation, making it impossible for websites to know specific details about your browsing arrangement.
Notes:
- You can easily set custom "user-agent" strings from the toolbar popup
- The extension uses a two-factor technique to mimic your default "user-agent" string, which is the most reliable method
- The extension does not use any resources when it is not spoofing the user-agent
- The extension enables user-agent spoofing on specific domains only; it is conversely possible to exclude certain domains from spoofing. Check the Options page for more info.
- You can set per-site user-agent strings
- There is an option to randomize user-agent strings.
- It is possible to set user-agent string for a single window; you can have a separate user-agent string for each browser window
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Highly customizable
- Useful for accessing restricted content
- Allows for user agent customization
Cons
- Some reported bugs and issues
- Lack of Chinese language support
Most mentioned
- Useful for watching 8K or HDR videos on Bilibili
- Some reported issues with Tencent Docs when using Chinese input
- Lack of Chinese language support
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
User-Agent Switcher and Manager is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install User-Agent Switcher and Manager if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
User-Agent Switcher and Manager has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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