SmartProxy

SmartProxy is a smart automatic proxy switcher that will automatically enable/disable proxy for the sites you visit, based on customizable rules.
What is SmartProxy?
SmartProxy is a versatile Firefox extension that employs patterns to automatically define rules to proxify your web experience. It intelligently detects when to enable or disable proxy as per visited websites. Its inspiration draws from AutoProxy and AutoProxy-ng but stands as a superior solution written from scratch using WebExtensions, offering more functionality. It perfectly blends user-friendly features with advanced options such as switching between many proxy servers, one-click proxy list addition, real-time viewing of site items and requests, support for Proxy API through subscriptions, and the ability to backup and restore settings.
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Add-on stats

By: Salar K
Users: 5,044 ▲ 70
Version: 1.6.1 (Last updated: 2024-09-30)
Creation date: 2017-08-19
Weekly download count: 682
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • proxy
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
Size: 1.22M

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# 1142
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SmartProxy (v1.6)
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SmartProxy (v1.6)
4.50 (41) 21,044
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Add-on summary

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What is SmartProxy Using proxies cannot be easier with SmartProxy. Think of it as configure once and forget solution. With SmartProxy you don't need to change your proxy manually or turn it on and off. All you have to do is to tell SmartProxy that you want to enable proxy for your desired website with just one click. After that, when you visit that specific website, SmartProxy will act and all you data for that website will be transferred though the proxy, without you doing anything.

Please note that: 🚫 SmartProxy does not provide any type of proxy servers. 👀 SmartProxy does not track you in any way. ⭐️ SmartProxy is completely ad free in any way.

SmartProxy It uses patterns to automatically define rules to proxify your web experience. With SmartProxy, you don't need to change your proxy manually and turn it on and off. You can add your desired website to the proxy rules list with just one click. After that, when you visit that specific website, SmartProxy will act and all you data for that website will be transferred though the proxy, without you doing anything.

What's more, SmartProxy is inspired by AutoProxy and AutoProxy-ng and that are now considered legacy. SmartProxy is completely written from ground up using WebExtensions and provides more functionality than those proxies.

Highlights

  • Automatically detect when to enable or disable proxy to certain websites based on rule patterns
  • Easily switch between many proxy servers as your active proxy server setting
  • Easily with one click add current site to your proxy list
  • View current website items and requests and decide whether to proxify them with one click
  • Easily switch between proxy modes and enable proxy for all domains
  • Proxy API is supported through subscriptions
  • Backup/Restore settings and rules
  • Supporting GFWList, learn how here
  • Permissions explained
Disclaimer: This addon is solely created to spread freedom by easing the access to blocked contents. Any misuse like gaining access to harmful or graphic content and etc. is discouraged.

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
  • Best proxy management addon for Firefox
  • Very powerful and simple configuration
  • Convenient interface that shows blocked URLs
  • Works well with proxy configurations in some scenarios
  • Useful for users looking for patterns or specific domain proxying
Cons
  • Not working with the latest version of Firefox
  • Issues with the 'Use proxy for tab/source' functionality
  • Inconsistent behavior with related domains not being routed through the proxy
  • Settings are often seen as useless or ineffective
  • Troubles with SSL errors on some common sites
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work or fails in the latest Firefox version
  • Proxy settings do not change or are ineffective
  • Specific functionalities do not perform as expected
  • Blocked sites and URLs list feature is appreciated
  • Works well in conjunction with certain proxy setups
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 18693783, 2024-11-21
Doesn't seem to work at all. I don't even see any of the toolbar icons. Not to mention any effect. I even tried disabling other add-ons and it didn't improve the situation in any way.
by gde, 2024-11-01
by tmr0, 2024-10-28
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

SmartProxy requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

SmartProxy is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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