Proxy SwitchyOmega

Name: Proxy SwitchyOmega
Rating: 4.5248 (625 reviews)
Author: Firefox user 12962115

By: Firefox user 12962115 Add-on

Manage and switch between multiple proxies quickly & easily.

Overview

Firefox Add-ons Store

Daily users

11,555 ▼ 517

Data as of 2026-10-01

Rating:

4.52

(625)

Version:

2.5.10

Last updated: 2018-01-28

Features & Capabilities

Proxy SwitchyOmega is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to simplify proxy management. Unlike traditional system settings, it allows quick switching between multiple proxies with just one click. Features include HTTP/HTTPS proxy authentication, flexible proxy configurations, automatic proxy switching based on website rules, and enhanced performance for PAC scripts.

This free and open-source tool does not include proxies or VPNs but serves as a perfect proxy configuration manager. Users can easily report issues, and translations are actively supported. Note that it conflicts with other proxy-controlling extensions due to browser design limitations, but it offers solutions to manage priority conflicts effectively.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

Firefox user 12962115

Daily users:

11,555 -517

Rating:

4.52

(625)

Version:

2.5.10 Last updated: 2018-01-28

Version code:

2307748

Creation date:

2017-04-14

Firefox add-on GUID:

switchyomega@feliscatus.addons.mozilla.org

Firefox add-on numeric ID:

805756

Weekly download count:

Firefox on Android:

Yes

Risk:

Permissions:

Size:

928.49KB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-01

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:: Firefox user 12962115
Firefox Add-ons Store: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/switchyomega/
Website:: https://github.com/FelisCatus/SwitchyOmega/issues

Permission Change History

2024-04-25: Version 2.5.20 → 2.5.20resigned1

Add Permissions: downloads

2018-08-27: Version 2.5.19 → 2.5.20

Remove Permissions: downloads

User Reviews

Multiple users praise the add-on's functionality ("good", "great work") and note they use it in Chrome. However, several reviewers report Firefox installation failures with messages that the add-on is corrupt, linked to manifest/maintenance issues. Users point to a community fork (ZeroOmega) as a workaround and warn about possible malicious copies — exercise caution and install verified forks.

Pros

Generally well-liked — users call it "good" or "great work"
Known/used in Chrome by users
Community solutions exist to address issues (users mention forks)

Cons

Fails to install in Firefox — multiple reports show "appears to be corrupt"/installation aborted
Not maintained/compatibility issue with newer extension manifest (causing installation failures)
Risk of malicious copies — users warn to be careful and prefer verified forks

Recent reviews

Installation aborted because the add-on appears to be corrupt.

by Gr***** 2026-08-26

by Za***** 2026-07-10

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Is Proxy SwitchyOmega 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.

Proxy SwitchyOmega requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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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.

Proxy SwitchyOmega 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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