Private Internet Access
What is Private Internet Access?
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Add-on 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
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spammy, or outdated.- Effective in providing additional anonymity when used with PIA VPN.
- Long-term usage (10+ years) without major issues for some users.
- Compatible with multiple operating systems (Windows, Ubuntu, Arch Linux) and virtual machines.
- Frequent connection drops and instability.
- Authentication issues requiring frequent re-login.
- Conflicts with other plugins or software.
- Limited server regions available and difficulty finding a working connection.
- Connection drops and instability.
- Authentication issues requiring retyping of password.
- Long-term usage satisfaction for some users.
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
Private Internet Access requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Private Internet Access has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.