Proton VPN: Fast & Secure

Name: Proton VPN: Fast & Secure
Rating: 2.687258687258687 (777 reviews)
Author: https://protonvpn.com

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Proton VPN is a trusted free VPN extension for Chrome developed by the CERN scientists behind Proton Mail. It offers fast, secure, and unlimited internet access with advanced privacy features, including a strict no-logs policy and IP address masking. Users can browse privately, unblock geo-restricted content, and enjoy high-speed connections without ads or usage limits.

Proton VPN supports easy one-click activation, auto-connects on browser start, and offers premium options like access to 12,000+ servers, double-hop VPN, and split tunneling. It prioritizes user privacy, transparency, and internet freedom, making it an excellent choice for secure browsing on any device.

Extension Privacy & Security Productivity Utilities

By:

https://protonvpn.com

Users:

1,000,000

Rating:

2.69

(777) 0.01

Version:

1.2.7 Last updated: 2025-04-09

Creation date:

2023-03-01

Risk:

Permissions:

idle
notifications
privacy
proxy
scripting
storage
tabs
webRequest
webRequestAuthProvider

Host permissions:

https://*/
http://*/
ftp://*/
wss://*/
ws://*/

Size:

2.34MB

Email:

su*****@protonmail.zendesk.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-14

Ranking

# 288 ▲ 4

Other rankings

#235 in Privacy & Security ▼ 2

#4 in fast vpn keyword 64 ▲ 3

#4 in open vpn keyword 51

#6 in vpn keyword 95 ▼ 2

#11 in free vpn keyword 91 ▲ 2

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Proton VPN: Fast & Secure (v1.2.7)

57,182 3.41

(472)

Top 10 Best VPN Extensions for Chrome (2025)

User reviews

User reviews show that Proton VPN's Chrome extension is simple with a good user interface and supports advanced features and privacy-friendly policies. However, several users face significant issues: the extension often requires VPN access to log in, causing a catch-22; it has connectivity problems in specific browsers and regions; network interruptions force users to reselect locations frequently; and performance can be slow or inconsistent. These recurring problems limit usability despite its praised privacy and security features.

Pros

Simple and works well for many users.
Good UI and better than the Linux app UI.
Supports advanced features like split-tunneling and IPv6.
No traffic limit even on free tier and supports multiple platforms.
Good speed especially on paid plans and favorable privacy policies with no-logs and Swiss jurisdiction.

Cons

Requires registration and logging in via a website that itself requires VPN access, causing a circular problem.
Does not work properly in some browsers like Brave and Vivaldi, especially over certain regions (e.g., Russia).
Frequently does not connect properly after network issues; users have to re-select locations repeatedly.
Performance issues leading to slower internet speed or inability to load pages.
Needs multiple VPNs or workarounds to start or use effectively, as some users report requiring another VPN to initiate Proton VPN extension.

Recent reviews

Does not work VPN in brave. How to fix it?

Da*****, 2025-07-13

Simple and works like a charm

Fa*****, 2025-07-09

Langsamere Verbindungen als über die native App, aber dafür Split-Tunnel auch über Domain-Namen (wichtig für CDN) und IPv6-support (seit Ewigkeiten für die Windows-App versprochen, nur sehr rudimentär und per Hand unterstützt bis jetzt).

Ba*****, 2025-07-09

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Proton VPN: Fast & Secure requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

Proton VPN: Fast & Secure is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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