Proton VPN: Fast & Secure

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Proton VPN: Fast & Secure - Protect Your Privacy

"Proton VPN: Fast & Secure" is a free VPN app developed by CERN scientists, offering secure, private, and unlimited internet access while safeguarding your online privacy. With a strict no-logs policy, it provides fast connections and unblocks popular streaming services, making it the perfect tool for anyone looking to browse safely and privately.

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Extension stats

By: https://protonvpn.com

Users: 400,000+

Rating: 2.63

(601)

0.03

Version: 1.2.5 (Last updated: 2025-01-03)

Creation date: 2023-03-01

Permissions:

idle
notifications
privacy
proxy
scripting
storage
tabs
webRequest
webRequestAuthProvider

Host permissions:

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

Size: 2.29M

Email: su*****@protonmail.zendesk.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 894 ▲ 89

Other rankings

#224 in Privacy & Security ▲ 3

#3 in open vpn keyword 35

#8 in fast vpn keyword 45 ▲ 1

#8 in vpn keyword 96 ▼ 1

#14 in best vpn keyword 75 ▲ 1

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Proton VPN: Fast & Secure (v1.2.5)

45,842+ 3.37

(375)

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Easy to connect to Japan without issues
Works smoothly without any technical problems reported by some users
Free version is usable without needing to download additional software
Good privacy reputation as a VPN provider

Cons

Does not allow country selection on free plan
Often fails to connect or shows error messages
Requires account sign-up for usage, which is inconvenient for some
Connection issues reported frequently, making it unreliable for some users
Free version doesn't effectively stop ISP throttling

Most mentioned

The free version does not allow choice of server and defaults to one location
Frequent connectivity issues and errors are a major problem
User experience varies significantly, with some finding it fast and others reporting it doesn't work at all
Account sign-up required for use is seen as a drawback
Negative reviews suggest that it doesn't function well compared to other VPNs

User reviews

Paid

Anuj Mudgal, 2025-03-10

骗钱的VPN服务，开通VPN PLUS后，服务就会过段时间永久断开，然后你得到了一个毫无任何作用的程序垃圾，所以就算你想体验试试，也别开一年的，至少被骗的不多，一开始是能用，但很快就会彻底作废，官方会告诉你是因为中国地区限制严格，但我想问问，你做VPN服务是干什么吃的？OK，言尽于此。

Destiny Richard, 2025-03-09

Imo the best free/paid vpn out there.

Nihal, 2025-03-09

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Proton VPN: Fast & Secure. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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