What is Private Internet Access?
Extension stats
Ranking
Extension 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.
User reviews
- Good VPN service overall
- Offers a variety of server locations
- Fast and reliable connection in some cases
- Easy to use for browsing
- Frequent disconnections and unstable connectivity
- Issues with logging in and account access
- Extension sometimes does not work as expected
- Confusion regarding server connections and locations
- Overall poor performance in recent updates
- Constantly logs out or requires re-login
- Slow connection speeds and high latency
- Extension does not remain connected reliably
- Login issues and error messages
- Not easy to navigate server options
Recent reviews
Extension safety
Risk impact
Private Internet Access requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Private Internet Access is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
Promo images
Similar extensions
Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Private Internet Access: