Proxy Switcher and Manager

Proxy Switcher and Manager

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

What is Proxy Switcher and Manager?
"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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Stats
Users: 50,000+
Rating: 4.26 (108)
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
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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.

Why do I need this extension to alter my proxy?

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User reviews
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Pros
  • Works flawlessly
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Useful for managing proxy settings
Cons
  • Confusing Save and Delete options
  • Color selection issues in Firefox and Chrome
  • Difficulty adding username and password for proxies
Most mentioned
  • Works great! Simple UI, Easy to use
  • Good
  • Easy to work with and useful
  • Unable to save custom proxy
  • Adding username and password for proxies
Recent reviews
by H H, 2024-04-12


Works flawlessly.
by Mouamle Hasan Mouamle Hasan, 2024-03-24
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Safety
Risk impact

Proxy Switcher and Manager is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Proxy Switcher and Manager has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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