Windscribe MV3 is an experimental extension that masks your physical location, circumvents censorship, and blocks ads and trackers

Latest Version

Version
4.0.4-beta
Update
December 9, 2024
Size
14.02MiB
Developer
windscribe.com
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Users
6,000+
Rating
4.54545 ★
Manifest Version
3
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‫العربية
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
DeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Privacy
Proxy
Notifications
Scripting
Storage
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WebRequest
WebRequestAuthProvider
Management
Alarms
Offscreen
UnlimitedStorage
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Windscribe - MV3 Experimental Extension

WARNING: THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL EXTENSION WHICH USES GOOGLE MANIFEST V3 APIS. IT HAS REDUCED FUNCTIONALITY RELATIVE TO THE ORIGINAL MV2 WINDSCRIBE EXTENSION. USE FOR TESTING PURPOSES ONLY.

Download the MV2 extension here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hnmpcagpplmpfojmgmnngilcnanddlhb

MV3 Limitations:
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- No dynamic filtering.
- No per-site switches.
- No importing of third-party filter lists.
- No Element Picker.
- No strict-blocked pages.
- Filter lists only update when the extension updates.

Windscribe is a VPN desktop application and proxy browser extension that work together to block ads, trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online. Free plan provides 10 GB of data per month (if you confirm your email address), and the Pro plan has unlimited data and access to servers in over 134 cities in 69 countries.

Still not convinced? Perhaps this elegant list of features will convince you otherwise.

Browse Privately
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Governments block content based on your location. Corporations track and sell your personal data. Add Windscribe to your browser and take back control of your privacy.

Advanced Privacy Features
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Windscribe is not just a proxy extension. It's a suite of privacy tools which include:

* Ad Crusher - Ads, trackers, malware follow you around, waste your bandwidth and compromise your privacy/security. Windscribe will block all this crap.

* Social Blocking - Social networks are the biggest privacy invaders out there. Block their tracking widgets and buttons.

* Cookie Go Away - Blocks annoying \"We use cookies\" banners on all websites

* Whitelisting - Our block lists are not one size fits all. Customize your experience.

* Notification Blocking - Tired for sites asking you to send notifications? We are too. Enable this feature to never see those things again.

* WebRTC Blocking - Prevents WebRTC leaks that plague most proxy extensions and VPNs.

* Geolocation API Spoofing - Sites can request your GPS location why bypasses most proxies and VPNs. Not with Windscribe.

* Timezone Spoofing - Sites can detect that your IP doesn't match your browser's time zone. This feature solves this problem.

* User Agent Spoofing - Helps combat browser fingerprinting

* Language Spoofing - This feature will spoof your browser's language settings to match the proxy location of your choice.

* Worker Block - web workers from running in the background and collecting data.

* Ad Privacy - Disable ad topics, site-suggested ads, and ad measurement features enabled in Chrome.

Unlock content
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Windscribe VPN masks your IP address. This gives you unrestricted and private access to entertainment, news sites, and blocked content in over 69 different countries.

No identifying logs
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Your privacy is a right. We don’t track you. We don't sell your data to marketers, or even share it with anyone. We don’t keep logs that can deanonymize you.

Go beyond basic protection
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For comprehensive privacy protection even outside of the browser, use our desktop VPN applications (they’re also free). Available for Windows, Mac and Linux. Did we mention mobile? Yeah, there's mobile apps too.

We got your back
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Having issues with Windscribe VPN or want to suggest something? Send us a support ticket: https://windscribe.com/contact-support

Attributions:
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Ad-blocking functionality based upon uBlock Origin Lite.
Source code: https://github.com/Windscribe/browser-extension-mv3
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"version":"4.0.4",
"version_name":"4.0.4-beta",
"minimum_chrome_version":"105.0",
"name":"Windscribe - MV3 Experimental",
"short_name":"Windscribe - MV3 Experimental",
"description":"Windscribe MV3 is an experimental extension that masks your physical location, circumvents censorship, and blocks ads and trackers",
"background":{"service_worker":"backgroundScripts.js",
"type":"module"},
"action":{"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":"icon48.png"},
"permissions":["activeTab",
"contextMenus",
"declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess",
"privacy",
"proxy",
"notifications",
"scripting",
"storage",
"tabs",
"webRequest",
"webRequestAuthProvider",
"management",
"alarms",
"offscreen",
"unlimitedStorage"],
"optional_permissions":["contentSettings"],
"host_permissions":[""],
"icons":{"16":"icon16.png",
"48":"icon48.png",
"128":"icon128.png"},
"default_locale":"en",
"declarative_net_request":{"rule_resources":[{"id":"default",
"enabled":true,
"path":"/rulesets/main/default.json"},{"id":"alb-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/alb-0.json"},{"id":"bgr-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/bgr-0.json"},{"id":"chn-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/chn-0.json"},{"id":"cze-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/cze-0.json"},{"id":"deu-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/deu-0.json"},{"id":"fin-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/fin-0.json"},{"id":"fra-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/fra-0.json"},{"id":"grc-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/grc-0.json"},{"id":"hrv-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/hrv-0.json"},{"id":"hun-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/hun-0.json"},{"id":"idn-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/idn-0.json"},{"id":"ind-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/ind-0.json"},{"id":"irn-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/irn-0.json"},{"id":"isl-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/isl-0.json"},{"id":"isr-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/isr-0.json"},{"id":"ita-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/ita-0.json"},{"id":"jpn-1",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/jpn-1.json"},{"id":"kor-1",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/kor-1.json"},{"id":"ltu-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/ltu-0.json"},{"id":"lva-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/lva-0.json"},{"id":"mkd-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/mkd-0.json"},{"id":"nld-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/nld-0.json"},{"id":"nor-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/nor-0.json"},{"id":"pol-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/pol-0.json"},{"id":"rou-1",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/rou-1.json"},{"id":"rus-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/rus-0.json"},{"id":"spa-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/spa-0.json"},{"id":"spa-1",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/spa-1.json"},{"id":"svn-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/svn-0.json"},{"id":"swe-1",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/swe-1.json"},{"id":"tha-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/tha-0.json"},{"id":"tur-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/tur-0.json"},{"id":"vie-1",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/vie-1.json"},{"id":"block-lan",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/block-lan.json"},{"id":"dpollock-0",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/dpollock-0.json"},{"id":"adguard-spyware-url",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/adguard-spyware-url.json"},{"id":"annoyances-cookies",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/annoyances-cookies.json"},{"id":"annoyances-overlays",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/annoyances-overlays.json"},{"id":"annoyances-social",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/annoyances-social.json"},{"id":"annoyances-widgets",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/annoyances-widgets.json"},{"id":"annoyances-others",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/annoyances-others.json"},{"id":"stevenblack-hosts",
"enabled":false,
"path":"/rulesets/main/stevenblack-hosts.json"}]},
"storage":{"managed_schema":"managed_storage.json"},
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["/web_accessible_resources/empty",
"/web_accessible_resources/noop.txt",
"/web_accessible_resources/noop.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/noop.css",
"/web_accessible_resources/2x2.png",
"/web_accessible_resources/1x1.gif",
"/web_accessible_resources/32x32.png",
"/web_accessible_resources/nofab.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/hd-main.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/google-ima.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/popads.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/google-analytics_analytics.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/googlesyndication_adsbygoogle.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/amazon_apstag.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/doubleclick_instream_ad_status.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/google-analytics_cx_api.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/googletagservices_gpt.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/scorecardresearch_beacon.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/google-analytics_ga.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/addthis_widget.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/outbrain-widget.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/fingerprint2.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/amazon_ads.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/noop-vmap1.0.xml",
"/web_accessible_resources/noop-0.1s.mp3",
"/web_accessible_resources/noop.html",
"/web_accessible_resources/noop-1s.mp4",
"/web_accessible_resources/nobab2.js",
"/web_accessible_resources/click2load.html",
"/web_accessible_resources/noeval-silent.js"],
"matches":[""],
"use_dynamic_url":true}]}
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How to download and manually install Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Windscribe - MV3 Experimental Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension file

Select and download the Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Windscribe - MV3 Experimental extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Cham Heck (ID: 0000002d1dbc2d7b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2023 Google's MV3 supposedly hamstrung adblocking but this extension works with it. NICE.

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Matthew Minor (ID: 000000d4b6ef5773) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2023 Awesome extension.

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Unni Menon (ID: 000000b64126d74c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2023 Much speed, many locations, great satisfaction!

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Rebecca Rosenberg (ID: 000000f1035e732a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2023 Nice!