Private Internet Access

Name: Private Internet Access
Rating: 3.3529 (374 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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Features & Capabilities

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.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

PrivateInternetAccess

Daily users:

14,929 -432

Rating:

3.35

(374)

Version:

4.0.5 Last updated: 2025-01-21

Version code:

5864912

Creation date:

2018-04-05

Risk:

Permissions:

Size:

2.68MB

Email:

su*****@privateinternetaccess.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 607 ▼ 13

Other rankings

#141 in Privacy & Security ▼ 4

#1 in free access keyword 54

#1 in internet keyword 52

#19 in netsuite keyword 18

#22 in tunneling keyword 45

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Other platforms

Private Internet Access – Proxy for Chrome (v5.0.2.1691)

200,000 3.21

(733)

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Developed by:

PrivateInternetAccess

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/private-internet-access-ext/

Email:

su*****@privateinternetaccess.com

Website:

https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/helpdesk/

User Reviews

User reviews are mixed: many praise longevity and flexibility, praising its ability to complement PIA VPN and strengthen anonymity. However, a significant number report reliability problems, including frequent disconnects, server instability, and authentication failures. Auto-connect and browser-start auto-launch are missing, risking IP exposure. Firefox compatibility is repeatedly flagged as poor. Server lists are shrinking and speeds can be slow, with some users seeing only a single server and frequent logouts. A kill switch is inconsistent or absent, further harming privacy protection. Overall, strong potential, but reliability/compatibility issues limit trust and usefulness for many users.

Pros

Long-term reliability across many years (10+ years) with few issues.
Flexibility and options to strengthen anonymity.
Complements the PIA VPN app and enhances anonymity together.
Peace of mind / general usefulness for some users.

Cons

Frequent disconnects and reliability problems (server dropouts, authentication failures).
Lack of auto-connect / startup auto-launch, risking IP exposure.
Firefox compatibility issues; not functioning in Firefox across reviews.
Limited server availability and slow speeds; need to switch servers or only one server at times.
Kill switch is missing or ineffective / inconsistent.

Recent reviews

by Fi*****, 2026-05-28

12 years ++ Peace of mind. No trouble no hassle.

by ba*****, 2026-03-10

Does not auto-connect. Which makes it essentially useless. Your IP will be leaked when you launch the browser.

by Ch*****, 2025-11-26

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Is Private Internet Access Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Private Internet Access has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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