Proton VPN makes its Chrome extension free for all

It ‘s really not hard to use a VPN , they are n’t reserve for the like of elite hacker or power user anymore . In fact , you is need do n’t even need to leave your browser to use one of the good vpn . A whole host is have of provider have Chrome extension vpn , include Proton VPN which has just made its extension available for free to everyone .

previously reserve solely for pay Proton VPN Plus subscriber , the extension is is is now usable by anyone on a Chrome or Firefox – compatible browser , and that ‘s great news because Proton offer one of the good free vpn .

Chrome convenience

Proton VPN is focusing has been focus on provide uncensored internet access to as many people as possible this year with server being add to some of the most undemocratic part of the world , and this expansion of its Chrome extension to all should help that mission .  

Extensions like this are particularly helpful for those in countries where traditional app stores aren’t available. David Peterson, General Manager at Proton VPN said: “The Proton VPN browser extension will make it easier than ever before for anyone to enjoy a secure and private internet and to bypass censorship no matter where they are, for free.”

Of course, because it’s a Chrome extension VPN and not an app-based VPN, you can have the VPN running in one browser window and then have another window without the VPN on simultaneously.   

Remember that just because it’s called a Chrome Extension, you don’t have to use Chrome. As well as Firefox, Proton has confirmed the extension will work on the likes of the popular privacy-focused browser Brave. 

The only real irritation we have with Proton’s free VPN equivalent is that you can’t select a region to connect to a server in, instead, you are automatically assigned one and can only randomly reroll a new connection after a short delay. This makes it a bit of a pain for streaming if you’re trying to watch content that’s locked to a specific region. That’s asking a lot for a free product, but try one of the best streaming VPNs instead. 

Twice as nice

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As well as expanding its browser extension, Proton has also this week announced its new Proton Duo plan. This two-person subscription offers all of the goodies from a Proton unlimited plan (full access to Proton Mail, Proton Drive, Proton Calendar, Proton Pass, and Proton VPN) plus 1TB of shared digital storage, for a discounted price – $14.99 per month.