Secure your internet and protect your online privacy in one click.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.3
Update
October 24, 2024
Size
2.18MiB
Developer
protonvpn.com
Category
Users
300,000+
Rating
2.54696 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Idle
Notifications
Privacy
Proxy
Scripting
Storage
Tabs
WebRequest
WebRequestAuthProvider
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Proton VPN: Fast & Secure Extension

Proton VPN is the world's only free VPN app that is safe to use and respects your privacy with no usage limitations. Proton VPN is created by the CERN scientists behind Proton Mail - the world's largest encrypted email service. Our fast VPN offers secure, private, encrypted, and unlimited internet access with advanced privacy and security features. Proton VPN also unblocks access to popular websites and streaming platforms.

PC Mag: “A five-star VPN experience. […] Proton VPN offers an excellent collection of features and a nearly peerless free subscription option, making it our top choice for VPNs.”

Forbes: \"Proton VPN is a service that will do all it can to protect your privacy. All of its applications are open source and audited by third parties, and it has a robust privacy policy. Spoiler, it's very good.\"

Used by millions worldwide, Proton’s secure no-logs VPN offers 24/7 safe, private, and unlimited internet access and does not record your browsing history, display ads, sell your data to third parties, or limit downloads.

Why do you need Proton VPN's extension for Chrome?
• Browse privately online
⚬ Easily hide your browsing history from your internet service provider (ISP)
⚬ Prevent tracking from websites you visit by hiding your IP address
⚬ Strict no-logs policy; your privacy is our priority
• Convenience
⚬ Easy to install everywhere, without admin rights
⚬ Protect your internet connection with one-click
⚬ Auto-connect to a VPN server each time you open your browser
Internet freedom
⚬ Access geo-blocked content and use the internet without restrictions
⚬ Unlimited data access with no bandwidth or speed restrictions

Additional premium features for paid Proton VPN customers:
• Connect to 6,500+ servers in 110+ countries
• Protect up to 10 browsers / devices at the same time
• Protect against network attacks by routing your traffic through our high-security double-hop VPN implementation (Secure Core)
• Fast browsing, with high-speed connections up to 10 Gbps
• Stream films, sports events, and TV series on multiple streaming services worldwide
• Customize your VPN experience with split tunneling. Exclude websites from being routed through the VPN tunnel
• Get help from our dedicated customer support team via email and live chat support.


Why choose Proton VPN?
• Speed: with its server network and proprietary VPN accelerator technology, Proton is one of the fastest VPNs in the market – you won’t notice you’re connected to a VPN.
• Privacy: we have a strict no-logs policy (under Swiss law, we are not obligated to save any). This means your private browsing history stays private.
• Transparency: all information about who owns the company, where we run it from, what data we collect and how we use it, is publicly available

How do I enable the Proton VPN Chrome extension?
• Add the Proton VPN browser extension to your browser
• Click the Proton VPN icon in the top right of your browser
• Sign in to your account
• Click the Proton VPN icon in your browser again, then click \"Quick Connect\"
• You're done! You can now securely and privately browse the internet!

Use Proton VPN anywhere!
Use your account to access the full features of Proton VPN with our apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Linux.

About us
Proton VPN was created by the same team of CERN scientists behind Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email service.

Proton's obligation is to our community. We do not compromise your trust by selling your data and never will. We are committed to fighting for privacy and freedom online, and will always stand up to defend an internet that serves the interests of all people.

Learn more about Proton VPN:
https://protonvpn.com/
https://protonvpn.com/support/
https://protonvpn.com/privacy-policy
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Proton VPN: Fast & Secure extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Proton VPN: Fast & Secure 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 Proton VPN: Fast & Secure extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Proton VPN: Fast & Secure extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Proton VPN: Fast & Secure extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Proton VPN: Fast & Secure 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 Proton VPN: Fast & Secure Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Proton VPN: Fast & Secure extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Proton VPN: Fast & Secure extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Proton VPN: Fast & Secure 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 Proton VPN: Fast & Secure 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 Proton VPN: Fast & Secure extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Proton VPN: Fast & Secure 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 Proton VPN: Fast & Secure extension file

Select and download the Proton VPN: Fast & Secure 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 Proton VPN: Fast & Secure 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 Proton VPN: Fast & Secure 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 Proton VPN: Fast & Secure 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 Proton VPN: Fast & Secure extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Riccardo Cesarini (ID: 000000e59dba51e8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/08/2024 Utilizzo saltuariamente ProtonVPN tramite applicazione su pc e smartphone, nonostante le sole 3 possibilità di connessione da altro paese (e a bassa velocità) mi trovo bene per il mio utilizzo che è saltuario e limitato a poche situazioni (alcuni CPANEL di siti personali bloccati dal firewall al lavoro, ecc... ) per le quali non vale la pena sottoscrivere un abbonamento. Ho aspettato l'estensione per Chrome come già esiste di altre VPN e finalmente è arrivata, salvo poi scoprire che... nell'estensione l'utilizzo free non esiste dato che non è contemplato l'utilizzo con account senza abbonamento ma è necessario per forza fare un upgrade rendendola quindi inutilizzabile. Pessima soluzione. EDIT: avendo sottoscritto un piano di abbonamento annuale in promozione, la VPN non funziona, ok da casa ma da altre reti non c'è verso. Eppure altri "concorrenti" sempre direttamente in-browser permettono di navigare senza problemi.

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William Rolison (Will) (ID: 000000a4b24b25ff) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/16/2023 Would love to see support for using TOR.

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Mark (ID: 0000006344ff4712) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/10/2023 Add extension, register, log in, all this just to realise the extension cannot be used with a free account. Not even the tiniest feature of it.

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C. S. (ID: 000000c02dc347cb) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/05/2023 The actual service is good, but you must know the EXTENSION for the VPN isn't free, but the APP for it is. They should clarify, but if you're on Windows, iOS, Android, or Mac and need a solid, trustworthy VPN, you'll love this!

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Ali Eren (ID: 000000d489d622a2) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/27/2023 Free planda bağlanılabilecek 1 ülke olduğu yazarken arayüzde bağlanılacak hiçbir ülke bulunmuyor.