Is Random User-Agent (Switcher) Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Random User-Agent (Switcher) earns a safety grade B, 71.4 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
71.4/100
Grade B · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
Random User-Agent (Switcher) earns a safety grade of B (71.4/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (52%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Random User-Agent (Switcher) looks broadly trustworthy. 100,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.6/5 from 439 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-11-07. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Random User-Agent (Switcher)'s own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other user-agent switchers extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 52% · 12.9/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 60% · 4.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 93% · 9.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension can read and modify your web traffic on all sites you visit, as it requests host access to all URLs and uses the declarativeNetRequest and scripting permissions. That allows it to alter or randomize your browser's user-agent string on every connection. While such broad access is typical for user-agent switchers that need to rewrite request headers globally, it also means the extension can technically see and potentially interfere with any page content or network request.
For user-agent switching tools, the main general safety consideration is that an unreliable extension in this category could theoretically inject scripts or alter traffic beyond its stated purpose, since it already has full read/write access to all sites. Users should also be aware that websites may behave unexpectedly or break their layout when presented with an uncommon or mismatched user-agent string.
The fact sheet shows this extension received a perfect score for data and privacy practices, based on the developer's own declarations that data is not sold or used for unrelated or credit purposes. However, the lowest-scoring dimension is permissions and access, reflecting the necessarily extensive host and modification permissions. The community reputation appears strong.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind Random User-Agent (Switcher)?
- Publisher random-user-agent.com
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 5 User-Agent Switchers extensions we track, Random User-Agent (Switcher) scores higher on safety than 20% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed User-Agent Switchers extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Random User-Agent (Switcher) FAQ
- Is Random User-Agent (Switcher) safe?
- Random User-Agent (Switcher) earns a safety grade of B (71.4/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind Random User-Agent (Switcher)?
- Random User-Agent (Switcher) is operated by random-user-agent.com.
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