Private Internet Access

Defeat censorship, unblock any website and access the open Internet the way it was meant to be with Private Internet Access®

Private Internet Access - Secure & Fast VPN Chrome Extension

Private Internet Access is a high-speed, highly secure VPN and Proxy Chrome extension. It enables users to encrypt their network traffic, hide their IP address, and access blocked or censored websites. It features WebRTC blocking, gateway latency sorting, URL whitelist, and an easy on/off switch. With PIA, your data is protected even in public Wi-Fi hotspots, thanks to its robust data encryption. Enjoy unlimited bandwidth, connect 5 devices simultaneously, with 24/7 customer support.

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Extension stats

By: Private Internet Access

Users: 200,000+

Rating: 3.35

(645)

Version: 4.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-12-10)

Creation date: 2020-06-30

Permissions:

contentSettings
activeTab
background
tabs
declarativeNetRequest
proxy
unlimitedStorage
storage
cookies
alarms

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 2.76M

Email: su*****@privateinternetaccess.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,195 ▲ 92

Other rankings

#229 in Privacy & Security ▲ 1

#3 in wifi proxy keyword 39

#6 in internet keyword 22

#46 in choice keyword 20 ▲ 2

#54 in vpn keyword 32 ▲ 9

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Private Internet Access (v4.0.5)

14,668+ 3.41

(364)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Reliable performance with the dedicated VPN application
Works across multiple devices
Unlimited device connections
User-friendly and easy to use
Good speed and connection stability for VPN

Cons

Frequent disconnections from the extension
Issues with automatic login and needing to re-enter credentials
Problems with logging into accounts and receiving error messages
Extension does not reliably connect automatically at startup
Redirects HTTP sites to HTTPS, preventing access to local devices

Most mentioned

Frequent disconnections and login issues
Problems with the browser extension compared to the dedicated app
Inconsistent performance and reliability
The extension not connecting automatically at startup
Need for improvements in the login process

User reviews

I haven't had any complaints over all the years I've been using PIA. It does everything I need it to and works across all my devices. I've tried others but didn't like them as much as this one. As far as I'm concerned, it's the best

Arun Chitnis, 2025-02-18

The browser extension constantly disconnects and has been getting worse over the last couple of weeks. I get disconnected about 5+ times in 15 minutes. It is completely unusable. On top of that it keeps asking me for a login and password every time it disconnects even though I told it to remember me when I initially installed it. FIX IT PLEASE.

Dennis Faas, 2025-01-25

so use full vpn ever... thanks PIA team..

POLL ENTERTAINMENT, 2025-01-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Private Internet Access 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

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