Private Internet Access
Defeat censorship, unblock any website and access the open Internet the way it was meant to be with Private Internet Access®
What is Private Internet Access?
Stats
Chrome-Stats Rank
Summary
Defeat censorship, unblock any website and access the open Internet the way it was meant to be with Private Internet Access® Defeat censorship, unblock any website and access the open Internet the way it was meant to be with the Private Internet Access® Firefox extension.
Protect your privacy with Private Internet Access®, the world’s leading VPN service and secure proxy for Firefox users. PIA enables users to encrypt their network traffic and stay protected when online. Add privacy and security to private and public networks when you access the Internet at WiFi hotspots. All you have to do is install the Firefox extension, login with your Private Internet Access subscription credentials, flip the on switch and you’ll be protected.
The Private Internet Access Firefox extension features:
- WebRTC blocking
- Sort gateways by latency
- Website URL whitelist
- Easy on/off switch
Private Internet Access features:
- IP Cloaking. Your IP address will be changed to a Private Internet Access IP address to hide your identity and location. Hide your IP address to stop data trackers, snoopers, and hackers from tracking your browsing and search activity. Changing your IP address allows you to blend in with the crowd. Choose from 45 locations in 28 countries to tunnel your traffic through.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Reliable in some environments
- Flawless performance for some users
Cons
- Frequent connection drops and errors
- Outdated version
- Issues with logouts and authentication
Most mentioned
- Frequent connection drops
- Outdated version
- Reliability in specific environments
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
Private Internet Access is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Private Internet Access if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Private Internet Access has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.