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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Extension stats

Users: 70,000+
Rating: 4.12
(123)
Version: 0.6.3 (Last updated: 2022-09-20)
Creation date: 2019-04-25
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • notifications
  • proxy
Size: 242.69K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Proxy Switcher and Manager (v0.5.2)
3.68 (81) 2,756+
Proxy Switcher and Manager (v0.6.3)
4.10 (13) 14,723+
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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:

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

Notes:

  1. The toolbar icon is an indicator of the current proxy type. Place your mouse over the toolbar button to get more info.
  2. 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).
  3. It is possible to search for free transparent or anonymous proxy servers in the manual proxy tab.

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Works as intended for many users
  • User-friendly and intuitive
  • Allows for custom proxy configurations
  • Flawless operation for some specific tasks like SSH proxying
Cons
  • Not working for some users
  • Issues with HTTP authorization support
  • Frequently changes profiles upon page refresh
  • Does not switch easily between manual proxy and direct connection
Most mentioned
  • Not working for some users
  • Need for better control over proxy settings per tab
  • User-friendly interface
User reviews
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by Hugh Le, 2024-12-20

Всё нормально работает. Попадалась пара некритичных багов.
by Pavel Shtanko, 2024-12-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Proxy Switcher and Manager requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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