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.
What is TunnelBear VPN?
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.

Add-on stats

Rating: 3.53 (266)
Version: 3.6.1 (Last updated: 2023-07-18)
Creation date: 2018-08-20
Weekly download count: 1,191
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

Other platforms

TunnelBear VPN (v3.6.2)
4.67 (32,980) 1,000,000
TunnelBear VPN (v3.6.1)
3.90 (29) 27,682
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Add-on summary

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
  • Many servers available
  • Good price
  • Solid service for users in countries with internet censorship
Cons
  • Does not connect reliably
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Issues with extension functionality (like not auto-logging in)
Most mentioned
  • Connection issues
  • Quality of service varies between Firefox extension and other platforms
  • User interface problems and functionality flaws in the extension
Recent reviews

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

by CAPTAIN_RUSSIA, 2024-10-13
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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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