Spoofs & Mimics User-Agent strings.

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May 30, 2024
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User-Agent Switcher Extension

Ever needed to quickly switch between user-agent strings on the fly? Developing a site that needs to work on both mobile browsers and desktop browsers? Sick of some archaic site blocking you because you're not using Netscape 4?

The User-Agent Switcher for Chrome is the answer. With this extension, you can quickly and easily switch between user-agent strings. Also, you can set up specific URLs that you want to spoof every time.

Please note that this does not provide improved privacy while browsing the Internet and that some sites might have other means to figure out that the browser is not what it pretends to be. Running this extension can have performance impact on your browsing experience due to its need to intercept and modify the data communicated to the server.

NOTE: if some sites have problems after using a mobile user-agent, and won't switch back no matter what you spoof, you will need to switch the user-agent back to Chrome *and* clear your cookies for the sites to treat the browser normally again.

By installing this item, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.
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Source Manifest.json

{"name": "User-Agent Switcher for Chrome", "version": "2.0.1", "description": "Spoofs & Mimics User-Agent strings.", "manifest_version": 3, "options_page": "options.html", "background": {"service_worker": "service_worker_js-bundle.js"}, "action": {"default_title": "Chrome UA Spoofer", "default_icon": "spoofer.png", "default_popup": "popup.html"}, "icons": {"128": "spoofer-128.png", "16": "spoofer-16.png", "32": "spoofer-32.png"}, "permissions": ["storage", "unlimitedStorage", "tabs", "declarativeNetRequest", "offscreen"], "host_permissions": ["*://*/*"], "storage": {"managed_schema": "schema.json"}, "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx"}
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How to download and manually install User-Agent Switcher extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install User-Agent Switcher extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install User-Agent Switcher extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install User-Agent Switcher extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download User-Agent Switcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a User-Agent Switcher extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the User-Agent Switcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the User-Agent Switcher extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the User-Agent Switcher extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for User-Agent Switcher extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the User-Agent Switcher extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download User-Agent Switcher extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install User-Agent Switcher extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the User-Agent Switcher extension file

Select and download the User-Agent Switcher extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the User-Agent Switcher extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your User-Agent Switcher extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the User-Agent Switcher extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install User-Agent Switcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Xiake Xu (ID: 000000a7a03fe556) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/04/2024 我下载使用这插件之后进入一些网页。出现请取消阻止 challenges.cloudflare.com 后继续,删除这个插件也没有。有没有谁知道如何处理这种情况的朋友。

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marcy :3 (ID: 00000048b42cf94e) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/01/2024 i'm only using this for my chromebook because of roblox's stupid update on the website making it impossible to use because they dont accomodate for fixing chromebook bugs despite letting it run on it. switching it to Opera makes it work fine, just how i need it to. However, there is an issue, even when i go back to "default" or turn the addon off. It messes up websites with touchscreen, for example, I like to draw on Aggie.io, which is a website you can draw on and draw with other people. This addon breaks touch screen, making it so i cannot zoom in or draw. I have to completely uninstall just so i can use most websites again. So, I will be using this for roblox, but i will have to uninstall and reinstall it a lot for some reason. Oh well. at least it works for the one thing i needed it to work for

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Acer Aspire (ID: 00000004ab69560a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/27/2024 Я НЕ понимаю ОТКУДА ТАКОЙ РЕЙТИНГ и столько хвалебных од !!!! ???????? А,вообще то понимаю - БОЛЬШИНСТВО отзывов КУПЛЕННЫЕ - 100% !!!!!!!!!! Расширение НЕ РАБОТАЕТ - от слова СОВСЕМ!!!!!!!!!!! ВСЕ САЙТЫ ПРОВЕРКИ User-Agent'а ОПРЕДЕЛЯЮТ РЕАЛЬНЫЕ ДАННЫЕ НА 100500% !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Bohdan Mart (ID: 000000a9fdc55517) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/24/2023 Doesn't allow to cahange os (to emulate Windows) Also doesn't allow to input custom string

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aaa zzz (ID: 000000b619afc029) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/15/2023 注意!使用此扩展会导致无法访问开启了cloudflare验证的网站!!!