Rawwwr! Put a Bear in your browser and privately access a more open internet in seconds!

Latest Version

Version
3.6.2
Update
November 21, 2024
Size
746KiB
Developer
tunnelbear.com
Category
Users
1,000,000+
Rating
4.66773 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Proxy
Storage
WebRequest
Privacy
Management
WebRequestAuthProvider
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TunnelBear VPN Extension

Join over 20 million TunnelBear users who worry less about browsing on public WiFi, online tracking or blocked websites. TunnelBear for Chrome is an incredibly simple extension that can help you:

✔ Reduce the ability for websites, advertisers and ISPs to track your browsing
✔ Secure your browser on public WiFi
✔ Get around blocked websites
✔ Connect to a lightning fast private network with connections to 20 countries

TunnelBear for Chrome is a lightweight extension that encrypts all of your browsing traffic. To encrypt all your device’s traffic, try our apps for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows.
https://www.tunnelbear.com/download

TunnelBear is backed by the first independent VPN security audit in the industry.
https://www.tunnelbear.com/blog/tunnelbear_public_security_audit/

Put a Bear in your browser today!

About TunnelBear
We think the Internet is a much better place when everyone can browse privately, and browse the same Internet as everyone else. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, TunnelBear is available everywhere.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "TunnelBear VPN", "short_name": "TunnelBear VPN", "description": "Rawwwr! Put a Bear in your browser and privately access a more open internet in seconds!", "homepage_url": "https://tunnelbear.com", "author": "TunnelBear Inc.", "incognito": "spanning", "action": { "default_icon": "images/icon_off2x.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon_16.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "permissions": [ "proxy", "storage", "webRequest", "privacy", "management", "webRequestAuthProvider" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*.tunnelbear.com/*" ], "js": [ "js/content.js" ] } ], "commands": { "toggle-tunnelling": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+U", "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+U", "mac": "Command+Shift+U" }, "description": "Toggle tunnelling" }, "incognito-tunnelling": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+N", "windows": "Alt+Shift+N", "mac": "Alt+Shift+N" }, "description": "Incognito tunnelling" }, "send-feedback": { "description": "Send feedback" } }, "content_security_policy": { "script-src": "self", "object-src": "self" }, "version": "3.6.2", "minimum_chrome_version": "108.0", "offline_enabled": false, "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAwQ3Kv088Asz90bPzo4JooQw9+PFQlSDl4bT9iN1AZvEmN4MdnPrBdVvC15VpXzLtvOMFhD5HPgljcY12grNNQfjDw/Xd1DyGqcVbY4jW989Y8RTdAlNNx+2MFstYQScpR7hdo8P3KPAdqJNsZblb5bn0852E4NtZYtAXKirqcXmyX2njBTmda7BY1XJzYp9RPGB+oUjTNSu7SH/u2faOWQvVLMp3qLnSfx0xzakWI9qN6dRhvd6Sf9uTbi5RwTzfctUukV9BDFvXHnUgo21L1aHJry+VFJa+F6ogLp/Ztb317YQ9gGPWj3KH0IqnPazXEiiKuVlwahJVDXssVggWHQIDAQAB"}
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How to download and manually install TunnelBear VPN extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download TunnelBear VPN extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a TunnelBear VPN 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 TunnelBear VPN Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install TunnelBear VPN 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 TunnelBear VPN extension file

Select and download the TunnelBear VPN 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 TunnelBear VPN 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 TunnelBear VPN 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 TunnelBear VPN 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 TunnelBear VPN extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Mahmood Saeed (ID: 0000008364af6b29) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/13/2024 VPN sometimes does not work at all or is really slow.

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Polar Eclipse (ID: 000000caec1756fe) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/04/2024 Works well as a downloaded vpn but chrome web store extension doesn't work at all for opera gx. Do not download as an extension for opera gx as even the paid version doesn't work.

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David DevOp (ID: 00000058d5fcbb1e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/03/2024 Very nice and awesome to use

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Apex Hub (ID: 000000bf207aedc7) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/29/2024 The VPN is very okay but It Turn off by It's self which cause alot of Stress again

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Tyler Kennedyo (ID: 00000034fbf23cad) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/26/2024 Connect the vpn internet spped very slow,,Please solve it....