Private Internet Access

Name: Private Internet Access
Rating: 3.3857 (363 reviews)
Author: PrivateInternetAccess

Defeat censorship, unblock any website and access the open Internet the way it was meant to be with Private Internet Access®

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Private Internet Access (PIA) is a leading VPN service and secure proxy that empowers Firefox users to defeat censorship and unblock websites. With PIA, you can protect your privacy by encrypting network traffic and masking your IP address, allowing safe browsing on both private and public networks, including WiFi hotspots.

Key features include WebRTC blocking, latency-based gateway selection, and a user-friendly on/off switch. PIA offers high-speed connections, unlimited bandwidth, and support for up to 5 devices simultaneously. Trusted since 2010, PIA enforces a strict no-log policy and supports privacy advocacy organizations. Access geo-restricted content securely and surf anonymously with Private Internet Access VPN.

By:

PrivateInternetAccess

Daily users:

14,048+ 1

Rating:

3.39

(363)

Version:

4.0.5 Last updated: 2025-01-21

Version code:

5864912

Creation date:

2018-04-05

Risk:

Permissions:

<all_urls>
storage
unlimitedStorage
cookies
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
notifications
tabs
proxy
privacy

Size:

2.81M

Email:

su*****@privateinternetaccess.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 640 ▼ 12

Other rankings

#141 in Privacy & Security

#1 in free access keyword 56

#2 in internet keyword 53

#15 in netsuite keyword 21

#33 in gateway keyword 25

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Other platforms

Private Internet Access – Proxy for Chrome (v4.0.8)

200,000+ 3.34

(652)

User reviews

Pros

Provides good anonymity and privacy protection for users.
Has been reliable and trusted for long-term users on multiple operating systems.
Offers flexibility and several options to strengthen online anonymity.
Works well as a complement to the PIA VPN application program.

Cons

Connection frequently drops or dies, requiring manual server switching.
Lacks a kill-switch feature to block traffic when VPN connection fails.
Requires users to repeatedly retype passwords or reauthenticate after disconnects.
Server availability has decreased, often leaving only one or few servers, affecting speed and convenience.
Can cause conflicts with other browser plugins, interfering with functionality (e.g., camera plugins).

Recent reviews

by Coltaine, 2025-04-13

by 全民三退解体中共邪教, 2025-03-30

Works OK most of the time, but the connection just dies occasionally requiring switching to a different server. This can result in multiple active logins (ie Facebook). Desperately needs a kill-switch feature to block traffic when the VPN proxy server connection fails. Also needs an option to autostart the VPN with the browser startup. Over-all it does what I need, but plenty of room for improved reliability and features.

by Pete, 2025-03-11

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Private Internet Access requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Private Internet Access is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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