PIA notify

This extension will show a message when your're not connected to PIA
What is PIA notify?
PIA notify is a Chrome extension that shows a message when you're not connected to Private Internet Access (PIA). It scrapes the PIA website to determine your protection status and provides a subtle warning on top of the page you're browsing.

Extension stats

Users: 68 ▲ 8
Rating: 3.00 (2)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2018-06-29)
Creation date: 2018-06-29
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 122.88K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This WebExtension (Chrome extension/Firefox Add-on) will scrape the private internet access website to determine if your're protected or not. If not, it will temporarily show a warning on top of the page your're browsing.

This might be useful when you find privacy important and want a more in your face, but still subtle, warning that your VPN is down, for example:

  • You have an OVPN client running on your router, so current VPN status is not easily visible.
  • You hide your task bar / notification bar.
  • You find the icons of the PIA apps too hard to read, or you forget about them every time.

User reviews

nadda
by Maxwell Wilson, 2024-07-11

I have this on my phone and tablet and love it. Just starting to use it one my laptop.
by Patti Barrett, 2018-10-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

PIA notify requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

PIA notify has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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