Merlin
Proxy Toggle

Proxy Toggle

Button to switch between system-set (off) and manually-set (on) proxy.

What is Proxy Toggle?
Proxy Toggle is a Firefox add-on that adds a toggle button to the toolbar, allowing users to easily switch between system-set (off) and manually-set (on) proxy settings. It utilizes the existing proxy settings in Firefox and can be configured through the Network Settings menu. The add-on must be allowed in Private Windows to work effectively. Proxy Toggle resets the proxy setting on startup and reverts to the user-set value if no other extensions are modifying it.
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By: Ben
Users: 325 ▲ 2
Rating: 4.00 (25)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2019-10-27)
Creation date: 2019-05-19
Weekly download count: 57
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • proxy
Size: 30.90K
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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 5739 ▼ 18
Other rankings
#10 in toggle keyword 15 #28 in proxy keyword 34 #30 in wifi proxy keyword 39 #63 in settings keyword 15 ▼ 1 #225 in system keyword 9 ▼ 3

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This extension uses the existing proxy settings in Firefox. It simply adds a toggle button to the toolbar.

The Firefox proxy settings are in: [Options > General > Network Settings > Configure Proxy Access to the Internet].

To change the proxy configuration or the default on/off state:

  1. Disable the extension.
  2. Change the Firefox proxy settings.
  3. Re-enable the extension.
The proxy will be in the default state (that you set via the steps above) when you start Firefox.

The add-on must be allowed in Private Windows to work (FF 67+).

Advanced note: The extension resets the proxy setting on startup. If there are no other extensions modifying it, the setting will revert to the user-set value. To learn more about how Firefox manages setting changes, see Firefox BrowserSetting (MDN).

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Work fine
by Firefox user 18348615, 2024-03-29
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Safety
Risk impact

Proxy Toggle is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Proxy Toggle has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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