Proxy SwitchyOmega

Manage and switch between multiple proxies quickly & easily.
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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.

Manifest V2
By:
Firefox user 12962115
Daily users:
26,794+ 1.88K
Rating:
4.55
(612)
Version:
2.5.10 Last updated: 2018-01-28
Version code:
2307748
Creation date:
2017-04-14
Risk:
High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • proxy
  • tabs
  • alarms
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • downloads
  • webRequestBlocking
  • contextMenus
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
    • See more
Size:
950.78K
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
16 hours ago

Ranking

# 448 ▲ 9
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User reviews

Users attempting to install the original SwitchyOmega on Firefox face corrupted file errors because the extension is outdated and not maintained for the new manifest version 3. Many recommend switching to the community-maintained fork, ZeroOmega, which supports the latest Firefox extension requirements. Users also caution about malicious versions of SwitchyOmega that can inject unsafe code, emphasizing the need for careful source verification. Despite installation issues on Firefox, the add-on remains popular and functional on Chrome.
Pros
  • The add-on has a well-known community fork (ZeroOmega) that supports the latest Firefox manifest version.
  • Users familiar with SwitchyOmega from Chrome find its functionality useful.
  • There is active community involvement to maintain and update the add-on through forks.
Cons
  • The original SwitchyOmega add-on appears corrupted and cannot be installed on Firefox due to manifest version upgrade.
  • Installation is aborted with a ‘corrupt’ or ‘damaged’ file error message in Firefox.
  • The original add-on is no longer maintained and incompatible with Firefox's manifest version 3 requirements.
  • There are malicious copies of SwitchyOmega circulating that may inject unsafe code, raising security concerns.
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 18964134, 2025-04-28
No la instalo. Me dice que archivo dañado.
by carmenvalvi, 2025-04-19
by Firefox user 18921837, 2025-04-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Proxy SwitchyOmega has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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