Private Internet Access: Seamless VPN Add-On for Firefox
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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
- Offers strong anonymity and privacy protection
- Flexible and effective add-on that complements the PIA VPN program
- Long-term users report reliability on multiple operating systems
- Frequent disconnections and unreliable connections
- Issues with server availability and needing to reconnect
- Conflicts with other plugins and applications
- Connection instability and drops
- Need to frequently re-authenticate or re-enter passwords
- Inability to find working servers consistently
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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.