# AdGuard VPN — Privacy & Security

> Makes the Internet open and your data safe. Topnotch VPN from the creators of famous ad blocker.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/adguard-vpn](https://chrome-stats.com/d/adguard-vpn)

## Overview

- **ID:** `adguard-vpn`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Adguard Software Ltd
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 11,204
- **Weekly downloads:** 871
- **Rating:** 3.93 / 5 (498 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.11.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2020-04-28
- **Size:** 4.71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adguard-vpn/)
- **Website:** [https://adguard-vpn.com/welcome.html](https://adguard-vpn.com/welcome.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adguard-vpn/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adguard-vpn/privacy/)

## Description

AdGuard VPN offers top-tier online security, built by the creators of a renowned ad blocker trusted by over 25 million users worldwide. This free VPN service encrypts your internet connection, hides your IP address, and ensures anonymous web browsing by concealing your location and bypassing geo-restrictions without traffic limits.

Beyond standard VPN features, AdGuard VPN integrates seamlessly with other AdGuard products to provide comprehensive protection against trackers and malware. Transparent about user permissions, it includes advanced privacy controls such as disabling WebRTC to prevent IP leaks. Enjoy high-speed, unlimited traffic with a strict no-logging policy, making AdGuard VPN an excellent choice for secure, unrestricted internet access.

## Rankings

- #735 — Overall
- #162 — Privacy & Security
- #7 — security
- #11 — data privacy
- #14 — privacy
- #27 — secure

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `alarms`
- `contextMenus`
- `management`
- `notifications`
- `privacy`
- `proxy`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `webRequest`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users repeatedly report the extension is reliable and easy to use, with a usable free tier that includes some fast locations. Common criticisms are limited free data/locations and moderate speeds that make it suitable for web browsing but not for heavy downloads.

### Pros

- Reliable and generally works as expected across reviews
- Easy to use and user‑friendly interface
- Offers a free tier with a few fast server locations

### Cons

- Free tier is limited — users want more free traffic/data
- Speeds are fine for browsing but not ideal for large downloads or heavy use

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/adguard-vpn)