# Mozilla VPN Extension

> Get more from Mozilla VPN with the Firefox extension — currently available for Windows. Turn off VPN for specific websites, set different locations for different websites, and keep protection for Firefox on, even when the Mozilla VPN app is off.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `mozilla-vpn-extension`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Firefox
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 73,959
- **Weekly downloads:** 9,819
- **Rating:** 2.99 / 5 (284 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.35.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-29
- **First published:** 2025-01-14
- **Size:** 957 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/mozilla-vpn-extension/)
- **Website:** [https://support.mozilla.org/products/firefox-private-network-vpn/settings/add-ons-extensions-and-themes](https://support.mozilla.org/products/firefox-private-network-vpn/settings/add-ons-extensions-and-themes)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/mozilla-vpn-extension/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/mozilla-vpn-extension/privacy/)

## Description

The Mozilla VPN Extension for Firefox (Windows only) enhances your VPN experience by allowing you to tailor your internet protection per website. Easily disable VPN on specific sites or assign different VPN locations like London, Sao Paulo, or Tokyo for various websites, giving you a personalized browsing experience. Keep Firefox protected even when your VPN app is turned off, ensuring constant privacy.

Note that the extension requires an active Mozilla VPN subscription and app installed on your computer. Mozilla VPN supports up to 5 devices, offers access to 500+ locations across 30 countries, ensures fast speeds, and guarantees no tracking or bandwidth throttling. Enjoy comprehensive device security and a 30-day money-back guarantee for first-time customers. Begin safeguarding your online activity with Mozilla VPN and its Firefox extension today!

## Rankings

- #262 — Overall
- #64 — Privacy & Security
- #1 — extension
- #1 — extension guard
- #1 — will
- #2 — extention

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `nativeMessaging`
- `storage`
- `proxy`
- `tabs`
- `management`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has bad user ratings

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## Review summary

Reviews are mixed. Some users say the Mozilla VPN Extension works and is excellent when active, but many report serious downsides. The most mentioned issues are geo-blocking or country restrictions, lack of a free option, and missing Linux support. Users also describe a confusing setup that often requires the standalone Mozilla VPN app, plus concerns about privacy and potential data collection or scams. Reliability is another problem—some installations fail or the extension behaves inconsistently. A few users want better integration with Firefox features like Multi-Account Containers.

### Pros

- Provides VPN functionality inside Firefox and works when accessible.
- Several users describe it as excellent and as advertised when active.
- Offers a privacy-focused VPN option within the browser when functional.

### Cons

- Geo-restrictions: not available in many countries and lacks warnings or clear indications.
- Not free: subscription required with unclear free option.
- No Linux version: missing Linux support/ETA.
- Cumbersome setup: often requires the standalone Mozilla VPN app and has unclear onboarding.
- Privacy concerns: some reviews allege data collection or scam-like behavior.

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