Windscribe - Free Proxy and Ad Blocker

Windscribe helps you mask your physical location, circumvent censorship, and block ads and trackers on websites you use every day

Windscribe - Free Proxy & Ad Blocker Extension

Windscribe - Free Proxy and Ad Blocker is a powerful VPN browser extension designed to help users maintain their privacy online, unblock restricted content, and enhance browsing security. With features like ad and tracker blocking, geolocation and timezone spoofing, and advanced privacy tools, Windscribe ensures a private and seamless internet experience. Available in both free and Pro versions, it guarantees no tracking or logs, allowing users to browse securely and access content from over 69 countries.
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Extension stats

Version: 4.1.6 (Last updated: 2024-12-20)
Version code: undefined
Creation date: 2020-05-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
  • privacy
  • proxy
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
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Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 14.41M

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Extension summary

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Windscribe is a VPN desktop application and proxy browser extension that work together to block ads, trackers, restore access to blocked content, and help you safeguard your privacy online. The Free plan provides 10 GB of data per month (if you confirm your email address), and the Pro plan has unlimited data and access to servers in over 134 cities in 69 countries. Still not convinced? Perhaps this elegant list of features will convince you otherwise. Browse Privately

Governments block content based on your location. Corporations track and sell your personal data. Add Windscribe to your browser and take back control of your privacy. Advanced Privacy Features

Windscribe is not just a proxy extension. It's a suite of privacy tools which include:

  • Ad Crusher - Ads, trackers, and malware follow you around, waste your bandwidth, and compromise your privacy and security. Windscribe will block all this crap.

  • Social Blocking - Social networks are the biggest privacy invaders out there. Block their tracking widgets and buttons.

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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 well for accessing content in the UK.
  • Offers a plethora of extra features.
  • Convenient and delivers on user needs.
Cons
  • Doesn't work on specific sites like iPlayer and YouTube.
  • Issues with location concealment; inaccurate location reporting.
  • Frequent failures and limitations in the free version.
Most mentioned
  • Inability to access certain websites.
  • Poor performance with captchas.
  • Access issues regarding Windscribe's own site.
User reviews
Will not allow access to iPlayer. Installation was a waste or time. These VPNs all claim that you can use iPlayer, but none of the ones free or you pay for give you access. BBC is not stupid. They look down the tunnel and see its a VPN and block you.
by Ty Buchanan, 2024-12-30

It took me some time to come to the conclusion that this extension is pretty much useless. It doesn't really conceal your location; it just creates a false sense of security. When I choose New York or Miami, some websites think I'm in a completely different country. I also discovered that when visiting a site that reveals your actual location, my complete real address, including building number and street, was displayed. Perhaps I am not utilizing Windscribe correctly, or maybe I need to pay to access its full benefits which I will NEVER do.
by oj smith, 2024-12-26

Вот и все, расширение сдохло, не работает ВААБШЭ!
by Алекс Бух, 2024-12-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Windscribe - Free Proxy and Ad Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Windscribe - Free Proxy and Ad Blocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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