# FoxyProxy Basic

> FoxyProxy is an open-source, advanced proxy management tool that completely replaces Firefox's limited proxying capabilities. No paid accounts are necessary; bring your own proxies or buy from any vendor. The original proxy tool, since 2006.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `foxyproxy-basic`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Eric Jung
- **Category:** web-development,privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 5,351
- **Weekly downloads:** 325
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (80 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2009-10-15
- **Size:** 251 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/foxyproxy-basic/)
- **Website:** [https://getfoxyproxy.org/](https://getfoxyproxy.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/foxyproxy-basic/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/foxyproxy-basic/privacy/)

## Description

FoxyProxy Basic is a powerful, open-source Chrome extension designed to replace the browser's basic proxy capabilities. Since 2006, it has provided users with flexible proxy management, allowing proxy switching via a click on colored icons, URL pattern matching with wildcards or regex, by individual browser tabs, or through Firefox containers and private browsing modes. It supports importing/exporting proxy settings, customizable interface colors and country flags, and keyboard shortcuts for swift control.

The extension enhances privacy by enabling WebRTC control and exclusion of specific websites from proxying. It offers advanced logging, debugging tools, and a built-in pattern tester to ensure accuracy. FoxyProxy Basic requires permissions relevant to its functions, including proxy authentication, tab management, and storage. Entirely open-source, it ensures transparency and security without remote code execution.

## Rankings

- #1,141 — Overall
- #123 — Web Development
- #237 — Privacy & Security
- #7 — wifi proxy
- #16 — proxy
- #51 — base

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `downloads`
- `notifications`
- `proxy`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestAuthProvider`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** 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

FoxyProxy Basic is appreciated for its simplicity, clean design, and reliable proxy management features. Users also value the developer's prompt responses to problems. However, there are concerns about losing settings after updates, DNS leakage when Firefox's DNS over HTTPS is enabled, leading to potential privacy risks, and compatibility problems on certain devices.

### Pros

- Simple and clean interface
- Good functionality as expected from a proxy manager
- Responsive developer support when issues arise

### Cons

- Settings can be lost after updates
- DNS leak issues when DNS over HTTPS is enabled in Firefox
- Compatibility issues on some devices

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