# Browsec VPN

> Unblock geographically restricted content and protect your IP with Browsec’s add-on. With this Firefox VPN extension, you can stay anonymous for an unlimited time! Use free remote servers to hide your location and access any content you want.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `browsec`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Browsec Inc
- **Category:** privacy-security,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 479,618
- **Weekly downloads:** 22,173
- **Rating:** 3.92 / 5 (4,136 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.93.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-15
- **First published:** 2015-04-12
- **Size:** 3.66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/browsec/)
- **Website:** [https://browsec.com](https://browsec.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/browsec/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/browsec/privacy/)

## Description

Browsec VPN for Chrome lets you unblock geo-restricted sites and hide your IP by encrypting traffic and masking your location. Connect to remote servers in multiple regions to browse freely while staying private.

Premium features include fast server lanes, per-site server presets, and the option to align your browser timezone with the chosen server. It helps protect data on public WiFi and keeps your online activity private.

## Rankings

- #34 — Overall
- #17 — Social & Communication
- #31 — Privacy & Security
- #2 — browser tab
- #5 — vpn
- #11 — grow

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `proxy`
- `storage`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `privacy`
- `tabs`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*`
- `browsec.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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 updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

User reviews show the add-on is appreciated for bypassing site restrictions and for enabling access to streaming sites, with several noting it’s the only option that works in school. The main drawback mentioned is intrusive popup ads. Overall sentiment is positive, with users expressing satisfaction and recommending the extension to others.

### Pros

- Bypasses blocking / provides access to restricted sites (noted across multiple reviews)
- Works with streaming sites like YouTube and Twitch
- Generally positive user sentiment (users say "good job", "I like it", "I love this")

### Cons

- Intrusive popup ads / spam

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