TunnelBear VPN

TunnelBear is a simple app that helps you browse the Internet privately and securely. TunnelBear changes your IP and protects your browsing data from online threats, letting you access your favorite websites and apps worldwide.

TunnelBear VPN: Secure, Private & Unrestricted Firefox Add-on

TunnelBear VPN is a Firefox extension that provides users with private, encrypted, and unimpeded internet browsing. It modifies your perceived IP to protect your identity, prevents data tracking by websites and ISPs, secures your browser against threats on public and private Wi-Fi networks, bypasses blocked sites and network censorship, and connects you to a high-speed private network in over 48 countries.
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Add-on stats

Users: 21,011
-367
Rating: 3.53
(267)
Version: 3.6.1 (Last updated: 2023-07-18)
Creation date: 2018-08-20
Weekly download count: 1,164
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • proxy
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • privacy
  • webRequestBlocking
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 789.23K

Ranking

# 510 ▼ 1
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Other platforms

TunnelBear VPN (v3.6.2)
4.67 (32,986) 1,000,000
TunnelBear VPN (v4.3.4)
4.04 (315,374) 37,773,551
TunnelBear VPN (v3.6.1)
3.90 (30) 28,590
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Add-on summary

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Join over 45 million TunnelBear users who worry less about browsing on public WiFi, online tracking or blocked websites. TunnelBear for Firefox is an incredibly simple extension that can help you:

✔ Change your perceived IP address to help keep your identity private ✔ Reduce the ability of websites, advertisers and ISPs to track your browsing ✔ Encrypt your traffic and secure your browser on public and private Wi-Fi networks ✔ Get around blocked websites and network censorship ✔ Connect to a lightning-fast private network with access to more than 48 countries

To encrypt all your device’s traffic, try our apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android: https://www.tunnelbear.com/download

TunnelBear is backed by the first independent VPN security audit in the industry: https://www.tunnelbear.com/blog/tunnelbear_public_security_audit/

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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
  • Good price and many servers available
  • Solid VPN service overall
  • Works well in certain regions (e.g., Venezuela)
Cons
  • Frequent connection issues and instability
  • DNS leaks compared to other versions
  • Confusing login process for the browser extension
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't connect properly despite being on
  • Requires user to manually log in each time
  • Frequent disconnections when not actively using the browser
User reviews
by nik, 2024-12-03
by Firefox user 16266023, 2024-11-11
It's "ON" but doesn't connect to anywhere. Basically doesn't work. Dissapointed, considering the good quality their general VPN service is.
by Ipo, 2024-11-02
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

TunnelBear VPN has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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