User Agent Switcher vs User-Agent Switcher for Chrome: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | User Agent Switcher | User-Agent Switcher for Chrome |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Web User-Agent | This extension was developed by Google. See all. |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-19 | 2026-06-19 |
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%).
- On data & privacy, the two are evenly matched (83% vs 83%).
- On maintenance & ownership, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- On community reputation, the two are evenly matched (84% vs 84%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | User Agent Switcher | User-Agent Switcher for Chrome |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 14.58/25 | 14.58/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 13.2/16 | 13.2/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 8.4/10 | 8.35/10 |
| Total | 72.9/100 | 72.83/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is User Agent Switcher safer than User-Agent Switcher for Chrome?
On the evidence we have measured, they tie at 73/100 across 5 shared safety dimensions. The detailed breakdown above shows where each one is stronger.
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 for Chrome safe?
User-Agent Switcher for Chrome currently holds safety grade B (73/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by This extension was developed by Google. See all.. 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 for Chrome safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.