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Proxy Helper Chrome Extension Analysis

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Chrome extension ID: mnloefcpaepkpmhaoipjkpikbnkmbnic

Proxy Helper is a utility designed to manage browser-level proxy configurations. It provides features such as bypass lists, custom rules, and proxy authentication to give users granular control over their connection.

Developer:henices
Version:2.1.3
Size:200KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

100K+

Rating

★ 3.7

227 reviews

Languages

4 locales

Includes English, русский, 中文（中国）, 日本語

Market analysis

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

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Developer & Designer Tools

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 is positioned as a tool to configure proxy settings specifically for the Chrome browser without altering system-wide settings. It highlights support for various protocols, including SOCKS4, SOCKS5, HTTP, HTTPS, and PAC scripts.

Inferred product pattern

A technical utility for browser proxy management that is currently experiencing significant user backlash due to breaking updates and configuration loss.

Review-backed pain points

Users report high frustration with automatic updates that wipe saved proxy profiles and settings, as well as updates that remove core features like exclusion lists.

Observed feature gaps

Recent updates appear to have removed the ability to use a blacklist/exclusion list in favor of a whitelist-only mode, and users report difficulties with PAC script persistence and SOCKS5 authentication.

Tags
Proxy ManagerSOCKS5 SupportPAC ScriptBrowser Utility
Target users

- Developers

- Web Researchers

- Privacy-conscious users

Primary use cases

- Configuring browser-only proxy settings

- Managing multiple proxy protocols

- Using PAC scripts for conditional routing

Positive themes

- No high-rating reviews provided in the sample.

Negative themes

- Update regressions

- Loss of configuration settings

- Removal of exclusion/blacklist features

- UI/UX friction

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- Privacy complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed; the product is presented as open source.

Evidence boundary: Information extracted from the Chrome Web Store description and a sample of user reviews. The analysis is based on a sample of low-rating reviews which may not represent the sentiment of the entire user base.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

Users express dissatisfaction with the developer's update management and the perceived removal of functional features.

Reliability

Significant reliability issues reported regarding the loss of user data/settings and the breakage of proxy functionality following updates.

Privacy

One user expressed concerns regarding potential security risks and backdoors following an automatic update.

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: 4

Trust signals

- Developer contact

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 2.1.3

- Size: 200KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
By default, Chrome use the system proxy setting, but sometime we want to set proxy ONLY for chrome, not the whole system. This extension use Chrome native API to set proxy, support socks5, socks4, http, HTTPS protocols and pac script, Fast And Simple. Features: + support socks4, socks5, http, https, quic proxy settings + support pac script + support bypass list + support customer rules + support authentication + support extension settings synchronize This Proxy Helper chrome extension is an open source software.

Listing SEO keywords

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

Core discovery

chrome proxy extensionsocks5 proxy chromepac script proxybrowser proxy manager

Comparison

chrome proxy vs system proxy

Problem

proxy settings wipedproxy connection failedchrome proxy rules lost

Alternative

SwitchyOmegaProxy Switcher

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FAQ

What is Proxy Helper mainly used for?
Proxy Helper is a utility designed to manage browser-level proxy configurations. It provides features such as bypass lists, custom rules, and proxy authentication to give users granular control over their connection.
What market signals stand out?
Established adoption with moderate review base. Last known update: 05/14/2026.
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

Proxy Helper screenshot

Links

Support links: https://github.com/henices/Chrome-proxy-helper/issues