Proxy Helper

Set proxy for Google Chrome browser

Proxy Helper - Set Proxy for Chrome Browser

"Proxy Helper" is a Chrome extension that allows users to set proxy configurations exclusively for their Chrome browser, independent of system settings. Supporting SOCKS4, SOCKS5, HTTP, HTTPS protocols, as well as PAC scripts, this extension enables easy configuration with features like a bypass list, custom rules, and authentication options. Additionally, it offers synchronization of settings across devices. Open-source and user-friendly, "Proxy Helper" is designed for fast and straightforward proxy management.
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Extension stats

By: henices
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 3.78
(194)
Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2025-01-10)
Creation date: 2017-12-14
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • proxy
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestAuthProvider
  • offscreen
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 245.76K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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By default, Chrome use the system proxy setting, but sometime we want to set proxy ONLY for chrome, not the whole system.

This extension use Chrome native API to set proxy, support socks5, socks4, http, HTTPS protocols and pac script, Fast And Simple.

Features:

  • support socks4, socks5, http, https, quic proxy settings
  • support pac script
  • support bypass list
  • support customer rules
  • support authentication
  • support extension settings synchronize

This Proxy Helper chrome extension is an open source software.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Fast speed proxy
  • Powerful and impressive functionality
Cons
  • Issues with persistent configurations
  • Proxy authentication prompts repeatedly
  • Options not functioning correctly after the last Chrome update
Most mentioned
  • Need for a blacklist option
  • Proxy settings disappearing after reboot
  • Repeated authentication requests
User reviews
简单好用
by WD D, 2024-11-19

cùi mía. cần nâng cấp lại
by tai thai, 2024-10-31

简单且简单好用i😜
by 卢坔, 2024-05-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Proxy Helper requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Proxy Helper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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