WebRTC Protect - Protect IP Leak

Hides your private and public IP addresses by configuring how WebRTC's network traffic is routed.
What is WebRTC Protect - Protect IP Leak?
WebRTC Protect - Protect IP Leak is a Chrome extension that enhances user privacy by preventing leaks of private and public IP addresses. Through adjustments in browser privacy settings and controlling WebRTC's network traffic, it keeps your online activity safe. Features include hiding private IP addresses from public view, making public IP addresses (like ISP or VPN addresses) invisible, and requiring WebRTC traffic to pass through proxy servers. Be aware that enabling may limit some WebRTC functions and may affect website performance.

Extension stats

By: MeryDev
Users: 50,000+
Rating: 4.19 (31)
Version: 0.2.3 (Last updated: 2024-07-01)
Creation date: 2019-07-17
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • privacy
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 158.72K

Other platforms

WebRTC Protect - Protect IP Leak (v0.1.7)
3.64 (11) 420
WebRTC Protect - Protect IP Leak (v0.2.3)
4.40 (13) 5,937+
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Extension summary

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Protect against WebRTC leaking your public and private IP addresses. This extension configures how WebRTC's network traffic is routed by altering the browser's privacy settings also controls whether WebRTC Media Device Enumeration API returns anything or not.

By default, WebRTC is blocked and your browser will not be able to use it. However, using the toolbar button, you can temporarily enable WebRTC access. Even when disabling the extension from the toolbar button, still your private address is protected by default.

Note: As of version 0.1.2, the extension returns an empty array when "WebRTC Media Device Enumeration API" is called. You can disable this action by disabling the extension from the toolbar button or permanently disable it from the options page.

Features:

  1. Configures WebRTC to not use certain IP addresses or protocols:
  2. Hide your private IP address to the public internet
  3. Hide your public IP addresses (e.g. an ISP address of the VPN) associated with network interfaces
  4. Require WebRTC traffic to go through proxy servers. If UDP is not supported, non-proxied UDP traffic is turned off.

Note: Since when this extension is enabled, the potential network paths and protocols used by WebRTC is limited, the extension might affect the performance of websites that use WebRTC for audio/video or real-time data communication. You can turn the extension off from the toolbar button to improve the performance while using the WebRTC.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works as intended and protects against IP leaks
  • Passed tests on multiple testing sites
  • User-friendly for basic use
  • Many users found it reliable compared to other options
Cons
  • Conflicts with other extensions like UBO
  • Difficult to set up for some users
  • Some users reported non-functionality
Most mentioned
  • Works great
  • Passed tests
  • Conflicts with UBO
  • Easy to use
  • Not a VPN
Recent reviews
good
by Shimul Sheikh, 2024-08-26

bad
by Bila Lanjil, 2024-07-06

bad bad
by John Bell, 2024-07-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WebRTC Protect - Protect IP Leak is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install WebRTC Protect - Protect IP Leak if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

WebRTC Protect - Protect IP Leak has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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