Private Internet Access

Name: Private Internet Access
Rating: 3.3410493827160495 (648 reviews)
Author: Private Internet Access

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

Unlock Your Internet Freedom with Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access (PIA) is your ultimate solution to defeat censorship and access the open Internet as it was meant to be. The PIA Chrome extension allows users to encrypt their network traffic effortlessly, ensuring your online activities remain private and secure. With features like WebRTC blocking, customizable gateway sorting, and a straightforward on/off switch, it offers an unparalleled browsing experience.

Why choose Private Internet Access? With over 3,200 servers in 24 countries, you can seamlessly change your location to access blocked content while enjoying high speeds and unlimited bandwidth. PIA's proven no-log policy ensures your data remains safe from prying eyes, making it a reliable choice for online privacy. Sign up today for only $3.33/month and take control of your online presence!

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By:: Private Internet Access
Users:: 200,000+
Rating:: 3.34

(648)
Version:: 4.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-12-10)
Creation date:: 2020-06-30
Risk:: Very high risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:: contentSettings
activeTab
background
tabs
declarativeNetRequest
proxy
unlimitedStorage
storage
cookies
alarms
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Host permissions:: *://*/*
Size:: 2.76M
Email:: su*****@privateinternetaccess.com
URLs:: Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 1,350 ▲ 5

Other rankings

#234 in Privacy & Security ▲ 1

#4 in internet keyword 55

#5 in wifi proxy keyword 86

#40 in choice keyword 5 ▲ 5

#53 in recommend keyword 31 ▼ 1

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Private Internet Access (v4.0.5)

14,311+ 3.40

(367)

User reviews

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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

The service is pretty much unusable recently, I connect to Tokyo and face ERR_PROXY_CONNECTION_FAILED errors. Sometimes switching to another country will work but that doesn't help me become Japanese.

null, 2025-04-08

For some reason, it disconnects at any time. Rather not recommended

Marko Mõisa, 2025-03-23

When it's on, some sites don't work, but the biggest problem is that it's missing all of Latin American countries.

Adrian S, 2025-03-21

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Private Internet Access requires a lot of sensitive permissions. 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

Private Internet Access is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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