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Using a full-scale VPN service has multiple benefits: Wi-Fi connections are encrypted, a new IP address hides your identity, and you may be
able to access sites you can't normally reach.There are downsides, too
A VPN typically slows down your internet connection, might conflict with some applications, and can sometimes be expensive.VPN and proxy
browser extensions are a simpler, more lightweight alternative to a full VPN client
per day, but if your needs are simple that could be enough.Below we've listed 10 of the best VPN browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox
(and Opera, in a couple of cases)
it's easy to test them out for yourself.Best VPN browser extensions in 20181
ExpressVPNNumber of servers: 2000+ | Server locations: 148 | IP addresses: 30,000 | Maximum devices supported: 3Chrome, Firefox, and Safari
leaks), and a kill switch
They are also easy-to-use.Another strong point here is that ExpressVPN extensions are able to shield your true location from sites that use
However, one thing to bear in mind here is that you cannot use the ExpressVPN browser extensions without having the appropriate ExpressVPN
desktop app installed.With this provider, users have the ability to connect to over 2000 servers in 94 countries
The service did well in our performance tests, with speeds only slightly slower than our normal (non-VPN) rates
There are three available subscriptions which come with a 30-day money-back guarantee
TunnelBearA speedy VPN which is highly user-friendlyNumber of servers: ~1,000 | Server locations: 20 | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum devices
supported: 5Easy-to-useExcellent speedsBase data allowance is a bit stingyNo Firefox add-onTunnelBear is a likeable Canadian VPN offering
great performance, a strong focus on simplicity, and a website filled with cartoon bears.Install the Chrome or Opera extension, register
with your email address and you're ready to go
Click the TunnelBear address icon at any time, choose your location from the 20 available (Europe, US, India, Hong Kong, Mexico, and more),
and the browser updates instantly to use your new home.Unusually, you can toggle the service on and off instantly with a hotkey
data limit, which you could easily use up in a quick browsing session
This can be increased by tweeting about the service, which earns you an extra 1GB
or commercial plans, you'll have access to the same seriously speedy network
In our performance testing, UK to UK connections gave us 35Mbps or better download speeds, the US server managed 30 to 35Mbps, and even
going long-distance to Australia still got us 10Mbps; that's way better than most of the competition.3
WindscribeOffers a free plan with a generous data allowanceNumber of servers: N/A | Server locations: 11 | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum
performance can be flakierFree browser-based VPN extensions are often disappointing, but Windscribe is refreshingly different: it has fewer
limits, more features, and on balance is a quality service you might actually want to use.One major convenience is the fact that you don't
Handing over an email address gets you an impressive 10GB a month, though, way better than some of the competition.Windscribe's Cruise
Control chooses the fastest server for you, and automatically changes it when you hit a blocked resource
Options include US Central, US East, US West, Canada East, Canada West, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Hong Kong and the
UK.Whatever you're using, you get the same fast performance as the commercial plans
In our tests that meant 30Mbps and higher download speeds from our local UK server, 25-30Mbps from Europe, and 15-20Mbps when connecting to
our nearest US server.Smart bonus features can remove ads, trackers and social media buttons, or randomly rotate your user agent to help
stop sites recognising you
If any of these cause problems on a favourite site, add it to Windscribe's whitelist and normal service will be resumed
Signing up for the Pro plan gets you unlimited bandwidth and access to the full 100 locations
devices supported: 5Foolproof interface750MB daily data allowancePerformance can be hit-and-missNo UK or US servers with free planOne of the
best-known names in the VPN business, Hotspot Shield is an easy-to-use service with apps for almost everything (yes, even Windows
Mobile).The Chrome and Firefox extensions can be downloaded and used for free
There's no need to hand over your email address or any other kind of personal information, which is obviously a welcome privacy plus.Using
this VPN really couldn't be any easier
Clicking a big button connects you to the best server for your location, and you can start browsing right away
Click the button again to disconnect
Who needs a manualYou can switch to another location in a couple of clicks
US and UK servers aren't included with the free plan, but you do get access to Canada, Germany, India, Netherlands, Russian Federation and
Singapore.The free version gives you 750MB of data per day, but performance is variable
We got up to 30Mbps at best, but usually it was a lot less, with most sites taking noticeably longer to load.Still, Hotspot Shield's
registration-free simplicity and range of locations is appealing, and overall it's well worth a try
If you'd like to upgrade, Hotspot Shield's Elite plan drops the ads, gets you more locations, coverage for multiple devices, unlimited data
and cloud-based malware protection
The latter could work out to be a great deal in the end.5
supported: 5Unlimited data allowance with free planVery user-friendly browser extensionsOnly four locations with free planFree plan is also
ad-supportedZenMate is a hugely popular VPN service based in Germany which now claims to have more than 40 million users.The company's
Chrome, Firefox and Opera browser extensions give you basic access to the VPN for free
You must sign up with your email address to get started, and also bear in mind that the service may include ads and there are only four
locations (Germany, Romania, US, Hong Kong)
But there are no annoying data transfer limits, and you're able to use the service as much and as often as you like.ZenMate's browser
extensions are straightforward and user-friendly
Select locations from a list and you're connected almost immediately, toggle the service on or off when you need it, and ZenMate's address
bar icon updates to show when you're connected.Speeds were reasonable on our test Windows 10 system
The German server gave us up to 20Mbps, we got 10-12Mbps from the US, and even Hong Kong's 3-5Mbps was just about enough for basic
browsing.Opting for the full commercial VPN gets you much-improved performance, more than 30 locations and the ability to use the service
Still, your mileage may well vary.7
Strong ProxySimple to set up and use, Strong Proxy enables connecting to 14 locations, including seven across the US
Bandwidth is limited to 3GB a month, but speeds are good, and unlike many free competitors, the company won't collect and resell your data
America, South Africa, Japan, India and more
Speeds can be good over short distances, but tail off quickly and can be very inconsistent (our UK-US speeds ranged from 5-20Mbps).9
Gom VPNGom VPN is all about unblocking restricted websites in the simplest way possible
It's incredibly easy-to-use, with no settings or even locations to select: just a single on/off button
HolaHola is a very different type of VPN which passes traffic through its users, rather than a network of servers
It works, and it's entirely free for non-commercial use, with no bandwidth limits
But Hola has some privacy issues, too, and overall we'd only recommend it for casual use.Also check out our other VPN
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