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I don't think UserAgent reporting is even remotely reliable. Is there an alternative way to detect browsers?
by mfukar 16y ago
I don't think UserAgent reporting is even remotely reliable. Is there an alternative way to detect browsers?
- acqq 16y agoIt is very reliable for the given task. If the site is supposed to help an ordinary user, detecting robots or spoofing is completely irrelevant.
- mfukar 16y agoNot only robots or spoofing modify UserAgent. Mobile devices, HTTP client apps, validators, libraries, feed readers, or privacy-concious users can also do that. Then again, if one's user base includes none of the above, one can certainly enjoy maximum reliability.