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Free VPN Proxy Chrome Extension Analysis

Privacy, Security & Ad Blockers

Chrome extension ID: ekgpjidgffefmpgeaenbjeaflgikoidm

A Chrome extension designed to provide proxy services by fetching SOCKS5 IP and port combinations from third-party APIs. It includes a fallback mechanism to use cached proxies once daily API limits are reached.

Developer:Muyor
Version:0.1.6
Size:73.23KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web StoreOfficial website

Overview

Installs

10K+

Rating

★ 2.7

33 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Privacy, Security & Ad Blockers

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

High review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The extension positions itself as a convenient tool to mask a user's IP address using free SOCKS5 proxies. It emphasizes ease of use through a single-click interface and relies on public APIs to fetch proxy lists.

Inferred product pattern

A utility-based proxy switcher that relies on external free API lists, suffering from high failure rates in connection stability and execution.

Review-backed pain points

Users report that the extension fails to connect entirely, provides no indication of connection status, or disconnects automatically shortly after being activated.

Observed feature gaps

Reviewers indicate the core functionality of connecting to a proxy is fundamentally broken.

Tags
Free VPNProxy ToolIP MaskingSOCKS5 Proxy
Target users

- Users seeking free IP masking

- Privacy-conscious web browsers

Primary use cases

- Masking real IP addresses

- Accessing web content via proxies

Positive themes

- No positive themes identified in provided review samples

Negative themes

- Total functional failure

- Inability to connect

- Unreliable connections

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- No pricing friction reported as the product is marketed as free.

Evidence boundary: Data derived from the store description and a collection of low-rating user reviews reporting functional failure. The review sample is heavily skewed towards 1-star ratings, reflecting the low overall product score.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No specific support complaints were found; users primarily report that the tool does not work.

Reliability

Extensive reports of the tool failing to establish a connection or failing to maintain it.

Privacy

No privacy complaints observed in the provided reviews.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 1

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 0.1.6

- Size: 73.23KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
Free VPN Proxy is a handy extension that lets you easily mask your real internet protocol (IP) address. Simply click on the start button at the top left corner (big blue button). The addon will look for a free proxy (socks5 IP & port combination) via a free JavaScript API call. Currently it uses the "getproxylist", "gimmeproxy" and "pubproxy" APIs. Once a free proxy is returned it checks whether the new proxy is working or not. If the new socks5 proxy is working properly, it applies to the browser proxy setting. You can now browser under this socks5 proxy and mask your real IP address. Please note that the API for searching proxies is free but only releases 20 results per day. Once the limit is over, the addon will only use the proxies from its memory (previously saved IP and ports). To turn off the addon, please click on the top right button in the toolbar popup UI (grey icon). Note: F…

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

free vpn proxysocks5 proxy extensionmask ip addressfree proxy list

Comparison

free vpnproxy browser extension

Problem

vpn not workingproxy connection failedcannot mask ip

Alternative

free proxy extensionip changer

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FAQ

What is Free VPN Proxy mainly used for?
A Chrome extension designed to provide proxy services by fetching SOCKS5 IP and port combinations from third-party APIs. It includes a fallback mechanism to use cached proxies once daily API limits are reached.
What market signals stand out?
Visible niche traction with limited review base. Last known update: 09/17/2025.
What should builders compare before entering this space?
Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.
Is this page review-backed?
Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

Free VPN Proxy screenshot

Links

Website: mybrowseraddon.com

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