User Agent Switcher vs User-Agent Switcher: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | User Agent Switcher | User-Agent Switcher |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Web User-Agent | chYer |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-19 | 2026-07-07 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are user-agent switchers extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- On permissions & access, the two are evenly matched (58% vs 58%).
- User-Agent Switcher leads on data & privacy (100% vs 83%).
- User Agent Switcher leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 85%).
- User Agent Switcher leads on community reputation (84% vs 74%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | User Agent Switcher | User-Agent Switcher |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 14.58/25 | 14.58/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 13.2/16 | 16/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 6.38/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Total | 72.9/100 | 73.92/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is User Agent Switcher safer than User-Agent Switcher?
User-Agent Switcher currently scores higher — 74/100 vs 73/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is User Agent Switcher safe?
User Agent Switcher currently holds safety grade B (73/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Web User-Agent. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is User-Agent Switcher safe?
User-Agent Switcher currently holds safety grade B (74/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by chYer. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: User Agent Switcher safety report · User-Agent Switcher safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.