Proton VPN: Fast & Secure

Secure your internet and protect your online privacy in one click.

Proton VPN: Fast & Secure - Firefox Add-on

"Proton VPN: Fast & Secure" is a Firefox add-on that enhances your online privacy, allowing you to browse securely, access geo-blocked content, and protect your internet connection effortlessly. With over 6,500 servers worldwide, fast connections, and a commitment to no-logs privacy, Proton VPN ensures your browsing history remains private while preventing tracking from websites. Designed for ease of use, this extension provides an optimal internet experience in just a few clicks.
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Add-on stats

By: Proton
Users: 37,554
399
Rating: 3.33
(324)
0.03
Version: 1.2.4 (Last updated: 2024-12-18)
Creation date: 2023-02-10
Weekly download count: 4,554
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • idle
  • notifications
  • privacy
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • activeTab
  • webRequestBlocking
Host permissions:
  • https://*/
  • http://*/
Size: 2.27M

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# 376 ▲ 7
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Add-on summary

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PC Mag: “A five-star VPN experience. […] Proton VPN offers an excellent collection of features and a nearly peerless free subscription option, making it our top choice for VPNs.” Forbes: "Proton VPN is a service that will do all it can to protect your privacy. All of its applications are open source and audited by third parties, and it has a robust privacy policy. Spoiler, it's very good."

Why do you need Proton VPN's extension for Firefox?

  • Browse privately online
  • Prevent websites from tracking you across the internet
  • Stream films, sports events, and TV series on multiple streaming services worldwide
  • Access geo-blocked content and use the internet without restrictions
What you get with Proton VPN's Firefox add-on:
  • Convenience
    • Connect to 8,500+ servers in 110+ countries
    • Protect up to 10 browsers / devices at the same time
    • Auto-connect to a VPN server each time you open your browser
  • Privacy & security
    • Easily hide your browsing history from your internet service provider (ISP)
    • Prevent tracking from websites you visit by hiding your IP address
    • Protect against network attacks by routing your traffic through our high-security double-hop VPN implementation (Secure Core)
  • Speed
    • Fast browsing, with high-speed connections up to 10 Gbps
  • Ease-of-use
    • Easy to install everywhere, without admin rights
    • Protect your internet connection with one-click
    • Customize your VPN experience with split tunneling. Exclude websites from being routed through the VPN tunnel
    • Get help from our dedicated customer support team via email. Paid users also have access to live chat support.
Why choose Proton VPN?
  • Speed: with its server network and proprietary VPN accelerator technology, Proton is one of the fastest VPNs in the market – you won’t notice you’re connected to a VPN.
  • Privacy: we have a strict no-logs policy (under Swiss law, we are not obligated to save any). This means your private browsing history stays private.
  • Transparency: all information about who owns the company, where we run it from, what data we collect and how we use it, is publicly available.
How do I enable the Proton VPN Firefox extension?
  • Add the Proton VPN browser extension to your browser
  • Click the Proton VPN icon in the top right of your browser
  • Sign in to your account
  • Click the Proton VPN icon in your browser again, then click "Quick Connect"
  • You're done! You can now securely and privately browse the internet!
About us Proton VPN was created by the same team of CERN scientists behind Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email service.

Proton's obligation is to our community. We do not compromise your trust by selling your data and never will. We are committed to fighting for privacy and freedom online, and will always stand up to defend an internet that serves the interests of all people.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Reliable performance in ensuring privacy and security
  • Effective on mobile devices
  • User-friendly for personal browsing without tracking
Cons
  • Free version is limiting as users cannot select specific server locations
  • Performance issues making browsing slow, particularly on free tier
  • Connectivity issues on PC after waking from sleep
Most mentioned
  • Free version limitations and random server selection
  • Poor functionality on PC compared to mobile
  • Connectivity problems after sleep mode on PC
User reviews
by Firefox user 16796144, 2024-12-19
Works very well and and supports IPv6! I use it in a separate browser window when I need to have two regions active at the same time.
by Mikael Dúi Bolinder, 2024-12-19
Excellent VPN with great speeds.
by Carroter, 2024-12-18
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Proton VPN: Fast & Secure requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Proton VPN: Fast & Secure is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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