Defeat censorship, unblock any website and access the open Internet the way it was meant to be with Private Internet Access®

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Version
4.0.5
Update
December 10, 2024
Size
2.63MiB
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Users
200,000+
Rating
3.35266 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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中文 (简体)
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Permissions
ContentSettings
ActiveTab
Background
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DeclarativeNetRequest
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UnlimitedStorage
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Private Internet Access Extension

Defeat censorship, unblock any website, and access the open Internet as it was meant to be with the Private Internet Access® Proxy Chrome extension.

Protect your privacy with Private Internet Access®, the world’s leading VPN and secure proxy service for Chrome users. PIA Chrome Extension enables users to encrypt their network traffic and stay protected when online, as well as allowing customers to change their location. Add privacy and security to private and public networks when you access the Internet at WiFi hotspots. All you have to do is install the Chrome extension, log in with your Private Internet Access subscription credentials, flip the on switch, and you’ll be protected.

The Private Internet Access Chrome extension features:

- WebRTC blocking
- Sort gateways by latency
- Website URL whitelist
- Easy on/off switch

Private Internet Access features:

- IP Cloaking. Your IP address will be changed to a Private Internet Access IP address to hide your identity and location. Hide your IP address to stop data trackers, snoopers, and hackers from tracking your real browsing and search activity. Changing your IP address allows you to blend in with the crowd. Choose from 45 locations in 28 countries to tunnel your traffic through.

- Data Encryption. Get Public WiFi security in hotspots, coffee shops, cafes, hotels, and airports. Without encryption, your data can be as available as public TV. Our trusted VPN and secure proxy service creates several security layers which protect you and prevent access to your data.

- Internet Access. Access blocked or censored websites. Unlock your favorite sites from anywhere.

Why should you use the Private Internet Access secure proxy and Chrome extension?

- We lead the industry with our low price. Private Internet Access only costs $3.33 per month if you purchase a yearly account (39.95/year) or $6.95 monthly.

- We have been a reliable and trusted VPN and secure proxy provider since 2010 and have a proven no-log policy.

- We truly believe in your privacy because: “Privacy is our Policy.” Here at PIA, we not only provide a great VPN service at a low price, but we also support organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation, FightForTheFuture, and many others.

Sign up for Private Internet Access today and enjoy:

- High speed
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 5 devices connected simultaneously
- No traffic logs
- 24/7 customers support

Editorial Reviews:

Private Internet Access VPN has been featured in Wired, PC Magazine, HowToGeek, Lifehacker, Business Insider, TorrentFreak, and more!

\"Private Internet Access, one of Lifehacker readers' favorite VPN service providers, makes it easy to surf privately and securely from anywhere.\" – Lifehacker.com

\"There have been several Editors' Choice VPN services recently, as one product tops the next, but Private Internet Access out-performs and out-features the competition. With 4.5 stars, Private Internet Access sets the bar high and is truly the Editors' Choice, trumping all our previous favorites.\" -- PC Magazine

“When shopping for a VPN service, it is recommended to find a service that does not log its customers’ traffic and prevents an anonymity-unmasking issue known as IPv6 leakage. Private Internet Access carries that level of security.” – Wired.com

“To that end, we highly recommend Private Internet Access- a great VPN provider that we’re not only recommended before, but use ourselves.” – HowToGeek.com

About Private Internet Access:

Private Internet Access (PIA) is the world's leading no-log VPN service provider. PIA has over 3,200 servers in 24 countries that provide reliable, encrypted VPN tunnel gateways for whatever the use case. Please visit their website at https://www.privateinternetaccess.com for more information.

Interact with us on social media:

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Support: https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/helpdesk/
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Private Internet Access extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Private Internet Access 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 Private Internet Access extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Private Internet Access extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Private Internet Access extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Private Internet Access 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 Private Internet Access Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Private Internet Access extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Private Internet Access extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Private Internet Access 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 Private Internet Access 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 Private Internet Access extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Private Internet Access 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 Private Internet Access extension file

Select and download the Private Internet Access 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 Private Internet Access 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 Private Internet Access 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 Private Internet Access 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 Private Internet Access extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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kremennik (ID: 00000070c74949f5) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/15/2024 The extension doesn't work 90% of the time, whereas the desktop client works fine on the same machine

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йуйцуйцу йцуйцуйуц (ID: 000000982f7c9d57) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/09/2023 Don't work in Russia

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Lam Nguyen Vu (ID: 00000061f306f608) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/08/2023 I like PIA but it seems like it doesn't work well with Youtube. When I add youtube url to bypass list, I'm unable to play videos, it just keeps loading.. Everything is fine when I disconnect the VPN or when I remove youtube from bypass list. Is this extension fully compatible to Microsoft Edge?

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Celinda Spencer (ID: 0000007abf9dbf8f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/02/2023 The app works fine, though not being able to bypass specific urls is a very missing feature. That is possible in the extension... which is unusable, because it logs me out on random intervals ranging from a few hours to a few seconds.

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RACA MACAFO (ID: 000000937f79c528) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/26/2023 добавьте в расширения для мозилы оперы и гугла настройки shadowsocks и работу через прокси,как в основном клиенте