Proton VPN: Fast & Secure

Secure your internet and protect your online privacy in one click.

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

Users: 400,000+
Version: 1.2.5 (Last updated: 2025-01-03)
Creation date: 2023-03-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • idle
  • notifications
  • privacy
  • proxy
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestAuthProvider
Host permissions:
  • https://*/
  • http://*/
  • ftp://*/
  • wss://*/
  • ws://*/
Size: 2.29M

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Proton VPN: Fast & Secure (v1.2.5)
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Extension summary

Proton VPN is the world's only free VPN app that is safe to use and respects your privacy with no usage limitations. Proton VPN is created by the CERN scientists behind Proton Mail - the world's largest encrypted email service. Our fast VPN offers secure, private, encrypted, and unlimited internet access with advanced privacy and security features. Proton VPN also unblocks access to popular websites and streaming platforms.

PC Mag: “A five-star VPN experience. […] Proton VPN offers an excellent collection of features and a nearly peerless free subscription option, making it our top choice for VPNs.”

Forbes: "Proton VPN is a service that will do all it can to protect your privacy. All of its applications are open source and audited by third parties, and it has a robust privacy policy. Spoiler, it's very good."

Used by millions worldwide, Proton’s secure no-logs VPN offers 24/7 safe, private, and unlimited internet access and does not record your browsing history, display ads, sell your data to third parties, or limit downloads.

Why do you need Proton VPN's extension for Chrome? • Browse privately online ⚬ Easily hide your browsing history from your internet service provider (ISP) ⚬ Prevent tracking from websites you visit by hiding your IP address ⚬ Strict no-logs policy; your privacy is our priority • Convenience ⚬ Easy to install everywhere, without admin rights

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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
  • Good speed and performance
  • Strong focus on privacy and security
  • User-friendly and effective interface
  • Free version available
  • Flawless operation for some users
Cons
  • Requires sign-in to use, which can be inconvenient
  • Often connects to foreign servers instead of local ones
  • Performance issues noted, including freezing and slow speeds after recent updates
  • Extension can stop working unpredictably
  • Requires a workaround to access the sign-in page in restricted regions
Most mentioned
  • Need for account sign-in to use the extension
  • Inconsistent connection to desired servers
  • Good performance noted by many users
  • Issues with the extension not working properly
  • Frustration with the need for a second VPN to access Proton's site in certain locations
User reviews
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by /p zelact, 2025-01-20

by Volodymyr Hiriakov, 2025-01-19

Can't even reconnect to try a new random location anymore (chrome browser desktop) At first i was sadden that we cant specifically pick which country and that is understandable as its free vpn but now i cant even reconnect to try new location :/
by HoLyzPiNoyZ, 2025-01-18
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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 likelihood

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

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