Proxy Switcher and Manager

Manage and switch between multiple proxy types (SOCKS, PAC, and Direct) with profile support

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"Proxy Switcher and Manager" Chrome extension allows browser-based proxy management. It supports Direct, SOCKS, PAC, and HTTPS proxy modes with profile storage for seamless switching. The extension also provides an error log for failed resources and allows you to differentiate between proxies through badge text and toolbar colors. It’s an open-source tool, enabling you to hide your location or unblock websites for more flexible browsing.

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By: yokris.dev

Users: 60,000+

Rating: 4.16

(122)

Version: 0.6.3 (Last updated: 2022-09-20)

Creation date: 2019-04-25

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
notifications
proxy

Size: 242.69K

Email: yo*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 3,565 ▲ 7

Other rankings

#401 in Accessibility

#4 in proxy keyword 72 ▼ 1

#66 in resource keyword 28 ▲ 5

#99 in manage keyword 56 ▲ 3

#112 in manager keyword 67 ▲ 22

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Proxy Switcher and Manager (v0.6.3)

4.00

(12) 15,042+

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Extension summary

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"Proxy Switcher and Manager" extension brings the power of proxy management to your browser. Using this extension, you can configure your browser to use a proxy server without altering your operating system's network. The toolbar icon indicates the current type of proxy your browser is using (No Proxy Mode (Direct), Auto-detect Proxy Mode, Manual Mode (SOCKS and HTTPS), and PAC Script Mode). The extension is designed such that no resource is used while the panel is closed.

Features:

Supports profiles to store multiple proxy servers and switch between them when needed
Supports inline PAC script
Supports refreshing the PAC script from a remote server
Displays failed resources and the reason they failed
Supports badge text and toolbar color to differentiate between proxy profiles

Notes:

The toolbar icon is an indicator of the current proxy type. Place your mouse over the toolbar button to get more info.
The badge text displays the number of failed resources. Opening the panel, you can check these resources by pressing the "Error Log" button (this feature is disabled by default).
It is possible to search for free transparent or anonymous proxy servers in the manual proxy tab.

Why do I need this extension to alter my proxy?

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Pros

Works well for many users
Easy to use
Allows custom proxy configurations

Cons

Some users experience bugs and issues with functionality
Does not support HTTP authorization for proxies
Inconsistent performance for users in certain regions, especially in mainland China

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