FoxyProxy Basic
Easy to use advanced Proxy Management tool for everyone
What is FoxyProxy Basic?
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Summary
FoxyProxy is an open-source, advanced proxy management tool that completely replaces Chrome's limited proxying capabilities. No paid accounts are necessary; bring your own proxies or buy from any vendor. The original proxy tool, since 2006. FoxyProxy has been owned and developed consistently by the same team since 2006. It has never been sold and never will.
WHAT IS IT? FoxyProxy is a Chrome and Firefox extension which switches an internet connection across one or more proxy servers:
- by point-and-click of colored icons
- by URL (define URL patterns with wildcards or regular expressions)
- by browser tab - set individual proxies per tab: assign up to 4 proxy servers for use on 4 different tabs.
FoxyProxy automates the manual process of editing your browser's proxy settings.
- Customize colors and country flags to make it easy to see which proxy is in use
- Proxy per tab, by URL, or by point-and-click of colored icons
- Import/Export all of your settings, or just URL patterns, to share with others (fixed in 8.0 and above)
- Select a proxy specifically to use in Incognito Mode
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Pros
- simple
- good for switching between proxy servers
- works fine
Cons
- no VPN functionality
- confusing interface
- settings often reset
Most mentioned
- no VPN functionality
- doesn't work
- simple for switching between proxy servers
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Safety
Risk impact
FoxyProxy Basic 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 FoxyProxy Basic if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
FoxyProxy Basic is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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