Shadowsocks

Shadowsocks client for Chrome.

Shadowsocks Chrome Extension

Shadowsocks is a straightforward Chrome client for ChromeOS, enabling users to access the web securely and anonymously. With minimal configuration, simply enter your server details, save, and minimize the client to start browsing safely. This extension provides an effective solution for users seeking to enhance their online privacy.

Features

  • Easy installation and configuration for secure browsing.
  • Supports various encryption protocols (upcoming updates).
  • Designed to work seamlessly with other tools like SwitchyOmega for optimal performance.

For developers, the source code is available at GitHub.

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Manifest V2
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.57
(103)
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2021-05-06)
Creation date: 2019-08-22
Risk: Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • background
  • storage
Size: 330.75K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 14,661 ▲ 59
Other rankings
#3001 in Developer Tools ▼ 2

User reviews

Pros
  • Effective and helpful in bypassing firewalls
  • Works well on Chromebook
  • Stable and fast performance compared to other similar software
Cons
  • Lacks support for newer encryption methods like AES-256-GCM and chacha20
  • Has not been updated in over a year
  • Limited encryption options compared to Windows client
Most mentioned
  • Need for support for additional encryption methods
  • Stability and performance on Chromebook
  • Lack of updates and concern about the developer's activity
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
don't work
by Blakil, 2023-06-22
加密方式缺少 AES-256-GCM
by Seer Zhang, 2022-07-23
有效
by Weian Yan, 2021-12-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Shadowsocks does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

Shadowsocks has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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