# Malus VPN

> One-click to access and boost Chinese websites

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/malus-vpn](https://chrome-stats.com/d/malus-vpn)

## Overview

- **ID:** `malus-vpn`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Malus
- **Category:** social-communication,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 723
- **Weekly downloads:** 55
- **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (24 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2021-03-19
- **First published:** 2021-03-18
- **Size:** 1.31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/malus-vpn/)

## Description

Malus VPN is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to provide seamless access to Chinese websites and online content from overseas. With just one click, users can unblock and accelerate streaming of videos, music, and other websites hosted in China.

This powerful China proxy extension enhances your browsing experience by overcoming regional restrictions and improving streaming speeds for Chinese media. Whether you want to watch Chinese videos, listen to music, or access local Chinese websites, Malus VPN offers a fast and simple solution to instantly connect and enjoy your favorite content without hassle.

## Rankings

- #4,051 — Overall
- #361 — Games & Entertainment
- #146 — vpn
- #149 — boost
- #214 — listen

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `proxy`
- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Most reviews complain the Firefox Malus VPN add-on doesn’t work for many users and seems less maintained than the Chrome version (users report Chrome works). A minority note the add-on is fast and not laggy. Review threads also include multiple spam/promotional links, reducing trust in feedback.

### Pros

- Several users report the add-on is fast and not very laggy

### Cons

- Many users say the Firefox add-on is unusable/doesn’t work
- Firefox build appears outdated compared with the Chrome version; Chrome reportedly works better
- Comment/review area contains spam/promotional links

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/malus-vpn)