Automatically change the user agent after specified period of time to a randomly selected one, thus hiding your real user agent

Latest Version

Version
4.3.0
Update
October 11, 2024
Size
166KiB
Developer
random-user-agent.com
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.54571 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Bahasa Indonesia
Deutsch
English
Français
Tiếng Việt
Türkçe
Español
Polski
Português (Brasil)
русский
українська
中文 (简体)
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Permissions
Tabs
Alarms
Storage
Scripting
DeclarativeNetRequest
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Random User-Agent (Switcher) Extension

User-Agent is like a secret code your browser shares with every website you visit. It reveals details about your browser, your operating system, and even some plugins you have installed. Essentially, it's your browser's fingerprint!

But here's the thing - sometimes you don't want to leave such a clear trail behind. That's where this extension comes in!

🚀 We created this extension to shield your online privacy and make it super easy to appear as if you're browsing from different devices.

With this extension, your User-Agent string gets automatically swapped out with a randomized one at regular intervals. You can also manually set your User-Agent if you prefer. And guess what? It's super light on your system resources, so you won't even notice it's there.

Plus, you're in control! You can customize which browsers and operating systems you want to emulate. We've even got an exceptions list for those special cases.

And the best part? It keeps you safe from sneaky JavaScript tricks designed to uncover your identity. Best of all, it's completely free and ad-free. Give your online privacy a boost today!

Made with ❤️ Check out the source code: https://github.com/tarampampam/random-user-agent
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"version":"4.3.0",
"name":"__MSG_manifest_name__",
"description":"__MSG_manifest_description__",
"author":"https://github.com/tarampampam",
"homepage_url":"https://random-user-agent.com/",
"default_locale":"en",
"icons":{"16":"assets/icons/16.png",
"32":"assets/icons/32.png",
"48":"assets/icons/48.png",
"128":"assets/icons/128.png"},
"options_ui":{"page":"options/index.html",
"open_in_tab":true},
"background":{"service_worker":"background.js",
"type":"module"},
"action":{"default_popup":"popup/index.html",
"default_icon":{"16":"assets/icons/16.png",
"32":"assets/icons/32.png",
"48":"assets/icons/48.png",
"128":"assets/icons/128.png"},
"default_title":"__MSG_manifest_action_default_title__"},
"commands":{"renew-useragent":{"description":"__MSG_manifest_command_renew_useragent__",
"suggested_key":{"default":"Ctrl+Shift+U"}}},
"host_permissions":[""],
"permissions":["tabs",
"alarms",
"storage",
"scripting",
"declarativeNetRequest"],
"incognito":"spanning",
"minimum_chrome_version":"120",
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["/QHkmCThP.js"],
"matches":[""]}]}
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How to download and manually install Random User-Agent (Switcher) extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Random 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 Random User-Agent (Switcher) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Random User-Agent (Switcher) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Random 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 Random User-Agent (Switcher) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Random User-Agent (Switcher) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Random User-Agent (Switcher) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Random 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 Random 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 Random User-Agent (Switcher) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Random 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 Random User-Agent (Switcher) extension file

Select and download the Random 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 Random 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 Random 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 Random 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 Random User-Agent (Switcher) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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MBDAP_37 (ID: 00000092ec864c1d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/08/2024 User-Agent Switcher for Chromeではブラウザでの表示に問題があります。検索した際にサイトのアイコンが表示されない。また、最新のブラウザではないとアクセスを拒否されるなどの問題があった。しかしこのRandom User-Agent (Switcher)はブラウザのUIに変化が無いため、今まで通りchromeを使うことが出来ます!!!

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AC (ID: 00000060975763e8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/03/2024 works fantastic: google etc see the changes and makes logging in a pain, which is exactly what I want.

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Artur Emerytura (ID: 000000ae1a448db9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/11/2024 aupwe

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Randy Ramos (ID: 0000003c8b6039f6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/19/2024 Muy buena

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Brownson Assam (ID: 000000456915d5a7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/08/2024 Use this to create multiple accounts with a proxy. Very useful and recommended.