Windscribe - Free VPN and Ad Blocker Firefox

Windscribe - Free VPN and Ad Blocker

Windscribe helps you circumvent censorship, block ads, beacons and trackers on websites you use every day.
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Features & Capabilities

Windscribe is a powerful VPN browser extension and desktop application designed to enhance your online privacy and security. It offers advanced features such as ad and tracker blocking, malware prevention, social tracker blocking, location spoofing, WebRTC leak protection, and more. With a free plan providing 10 GB of monthly data and a Pro plan offering unlimited access to over 112 cities in 69 countries, Windscribe ensures that you can browse the internet freely and safely.

Beyond basic VPN services, Windscribe empowers users to unblock geo-restricted content, protect against invasive tracking, and customize their privacy settings with tools like cookie monitoring and user agent spoofing. It is compatible across multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices. Windscribe commits to a strict no-logs policy, guaranteeing that your data remains private and secure. Its open-source components and advanced ad-blocking technology based on uBlock Origin make it a trustworthy choice for anyone looking to enhance their online experience securely.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on Privacy & Security
By:
Windscribe
Daily users:
81,939 -527
Rating:
4.47
(4,069) 2 new ratings
Version:
3.4.14.3 Last updated: 2026-05-18
Version code:
6267746
Creation date:
2016-04-12
Risk:
Very high risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
Content scripts matches:
  • *
  • windscribe.com
Size:
3.83MB
Email:
su*****@windscribe.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-19
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Ranking

# 247 ▼ 2
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Other platforms

Chrome
Free VPN For Chrome - VPN Extension - Windscribe (v4.2.8)
2,000,000 4.65 (21,020)
Edge
Windscribe VPN - Privacy & Ad Block Suite (v4.2.5)
459,365 4.10 (123)

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Developed by:
Windscribe
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/windscribe/
Email:
su*****@windscribe.com
Website:
https://windscribe.com/support

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed. Some users praise Windscribe for ease of use, long-term reliability, and privacy features with solid pricing. However, a sizable number report persistent extension problems: unreliable connections, proxy-related issues, and login/registration glitches. Captcha challenges are repeatedly cited as disruptive. Overall, the service can work well for paying/long-time users, but the Firefox extension frequently undermines the experience due to connectivity and authentication problems.
Pros
  • Easy to use and user-friendly experience
  • Value for money with a flexible paid plan and pricing options
  • Positive long-term usage reports from some users indicating reliability
  • Privacy-focused features and malware blocking when configured
Cons
  • Frequent connection/extension reliability issues (extension often fails to connect or behaves unreliably)
  • Captcha prompts are disruptive and annoying
  • Login/registration problems with the extension (may lock users out or fail to load after logout)
  • Browser/plugin can bind to a proxy or cause proxy-related problems even when the main app is off
Recent reviews
by Fi*****, 2026-06-17
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Is Windscribe - Free VPN and Ad Blocker Safe?

Risk impact
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Windscribe - Free VPN and Ad Blocker requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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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.

Windscribe - Free VPN and Ad Blocker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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