Free OpenVPN Server Finder

Display up-to-date list of public OpenVPN servers provided by VPN Gate (University of Tsukuba)

Free OpenVPN Server Finder Firefox Add-on

Free OpenVPN Server Finder is a Firefox extension provided by VPN Gate. It unveils free OpenVPN servers, downloads the OVPN configuration file to aid safe internet browsing with hidden IP address. The tool overcomes government firewalls, supports downloadable multiple VPN profiles in ZIP, and offers overall encryption while using public Wi-Fi.
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Add-on stats

Users: 1,330
35
Rating: 2.74
(23)
Version: 0.2.3 (Last updated: 2023-10-15)
Creation date: 2019-11-30
Weekly download count: 182
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • *://www.vpngate.net/api/*
Size: 1.49M
URLs: Website

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Add-on summary

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This tool discovers and downloads free OpenVPN servers (download the OVPN configuration file for you). The extension is built on the VPNGate experimental project, which serves as an academic research service from the Graduate School of the University of Tsukuba, Japan. The project aims to enhance awareness of "Global Distributed Public VPN Relay Servers".

Once installed, open the panel and allow a few seconds for the VPN list to update. Then, you can select a suitable server and press the "download" button to obtain the OVPN config file.

Notable features:

  1. Overcome government firewalls to access restricted websites.
  2. Conceal your IP address, safeguarding your identity during Internet browsing.
  3. Ensure protection with strong encryption while using public Wi-Fi.
  4. Supports downloading of multiple VPN profiles at once in ZIP format

For reporting bugs, please visit: https://github.com/andy-portmen/ovfinder For more information, please visit: http://www.vpngate.net/en/about_overview.aspx

Please be aware that this extension is a simple wrapper built on top of VPN Gate's public API. It has nothing to do with the project itself.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works perfectly for downloading configuration files for various OpenVPN servers.
  • Good performance with a variety of server nodes available.
  • Useful for accessing content with good loading speeds.
  • Considered a must-have addon by some users.
Cons
  • Limited server availability in certain regions (not working well in EU).
  • Some users report that the add-on does not work as intended.
  • Users expressed confusion over the application's functionality.
Most mentioned
  • Registration offers free unlimited traffic.
  • High-speed performance for video streaming.
  • Stability and reliability of nodes.
User reviews
Мало стран в основном Азия Америка Россия (не работает в ЕС)
by Roberto, 2024-12-17
by Firefox user 16266023, 2024-11-11
by Qtsuin, 2024-09-18
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Free OpenVPN Server Finder requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Free OpenVPN Server Finder is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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