The Proxy & User-Agent Switcher is an extension that allows you to modify the browser proxy or user-agent while browsing.

Latest Version

Version
4.1
Update
June 27, 2024
Size
322KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
3.375 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
Français
русский
‫العربية
中文 (简体)
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Permissions
Proxy
Background
Storage
ContextMenus
Notifications
UnlimitedStorage
Tabs
DeclarativeNetRequest
Offscreen
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Proxy & User-Agent Switcher Extension

The Proxy & User-Agent Switcher for Chrome is a browser extension that allows you to quickly and easily modify Chrome's proxy or user-agent while browsing.

Features:
- Proxy switcher (geolocation-testing)
- User-agent switcher (mobile device-testing)
- Import and export custom proxy profiles
- Auto turn-off proxy to keep your proxy usage under control
- Auto reload the current page via selected proxy or user-agent
- Auto sync the proxy configuration via Chrome user account

Privacy notice: https://d09r.github.io/proxy-user-agent-switcher/privacy-policy

The Proxy & User-Agent Switcher extension is also available on Firefox and Microsoft Edge browsers.

Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/proxy-user-agent-switcher/
Microsoft Edge: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/fnhijfcdiaaafpgmnnfhcjbbjjeiciij
Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ibbejlanbkoaepocgcebajilofpnappm

>> Changelog

Version 4.1 - Jun 26, 2024
+ Fixed and updated with latest user-agents
+ Added donation button to support development and maintenance

Version 4.0 - May 1, 2022
+ Added latest browser / devices user-agents
+ Fixed free proxies

Version 3.0 - July 23, 2020
+ Free proxies have been added
+ Redesigned the browser action menu options

Version 2.5 - Jun 6, 2020
+ Latest mobile devices and browsers added in the user-agents switcher

Version 2.2 - May 6, 2020
+ Fixed the user-agent switcher issue

Version 2.1 - May 1, 2020
+ Latest mobile devices and browsers added in the user-agents switcher

Version 2.0 - Apr 24, 2020
+ Performance improvements
+ Privacy policy updated

Version 1.6 - July 3, 2018
+ More mobile devices added in the user-agents switcher
+ Performance improvements
+ Privacy policy updated

Version 1.3 - Jun 30, 2018
+ User-agent switcher
+ Auto turn-off proxy

Version 1.0 - Jun 6, 2018
+ Proxy switcher

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Source Manifest.json

{ "manifest_version": 3,"name": "__MSG_extName__","version": "4.1","description": "__MSG_extDescription__", "short_name": "free proxy", "author": "D09r", "default_locale": "en", "options_page": "proxy-settings.html", "incognito": "spanning", "action": { "browser_style": true, "default_icon": "img/fi/proxy64.png", "default_title": "Proxy & User-Agent switcher", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "offline_enabled": false,"background": { "service_worker": "js/service_worker.js" }, "icons": { "16": "img/fi/proxy16.png", "32": "img/fi/proxy32.png","48": "img/fi/proxy48.png","64": "img/fi/proxy64.png", "128": "img/fi/proxy128.png", "512": "img/fi/proxy512.png" }, "homepage_url": "https://d09r.github.io/proxy-user-agent-switcher/", "permissions": [ "proxy","background","storage","contextMenus","notifications", "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 Proxy & User-Agent Switcher extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Proxy & 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 Proxy & User-Agent Switcher extension file

Select and download the Proxy & 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 Proxy & 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 Proxy & 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 Proxy & 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 Proxy & User-Agent Switcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Chris Vydas (ID: 000000a1b7cc9ce4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/14/2021 These agents are so out of date that no website supports them, and you can tell just how old it is from the selection of possible agents...iphone7, galaxy s6!? Are you joking? Galaxy is up to s21, get with the program!

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AVE (ID: 0000003e206dd6c9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/27/2020 Отлично!!!

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G C (ID: 0000009f86dc0e26) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/13/2020 working properly

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مهدی نصیری نژاد (ID: 00000006b0ede589) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/13/2020 it was so useful for my development

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Jonathan Moore (ID: 0000009aad92fc68) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/15/2019 enjoyable