Private Internet Access
Defeat censorship, unblock any website and access the open Internet the way it was meant to be with Private Internet Access®
What is Private Internet Access?
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Summary
Defeat censorship, unblock any website, and access the open Internet as it was meant to be with the Private Internet Access® Proxy Chrome extension.
Protect your privacy with Private Internet Access®, the world’s leading VPN and secure proxy service for Chrome users. PIA Chrome Extension enables users to encrypt their network traffic and stay protected when online, as well as allowing customers to change their location. Add privacy and security to private and public networks when you access the Internet at WiFi hotspots. All you have to do is install the Chrome extension, log in with your Private Internet Access subscription credentials, flip the on switch, and you’ll be protected.
The Private Internet Access Chrome extension features:
- WebRTC blocking
- Sort gateways by latency
- Website URL whitelist
- Easy on/off switch
Private Internet Access features:
- IP Cloaking. Your IP address will be changed to a Private Internet Access IP address to hide your identity and location. Hide your IP address to stop data trackers, snoopers, and hackers from tracking your real browsing and search activity. Changing your IP address allows you to blend in with the crowd. Choose from 45 locations in 28 countries to tunnel your traffic through.
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Pros
- Works across a wide range of devices
- Fast internet speed
- Reasonably priced
- Instant server switching
- Offers port forwarding
Cons
- Frequent disconnection and logout issues
- Missing servers/countries compared to the app
- Difficulty in accessing specific URLs
- Problems in certain countries such as Russia and Spain
Most mentioned
- Frequent disconnection and logout issues
- Missing servers/countries compared to the app
- Fast internet speed
- Problems in certain countries such as Russia and Spain
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Safety
Risk impact
Private Internet Access is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Private Internet Access if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Private Internet Access has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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