WebRTC Network Limiter icon

WebRTC Network Limiter Chrome Extension Analysis

Privacy, Security & Ad Blockers

Chrome extension ID: npeicpdbkakmehahjeeohfdhnlpdklia

This tool provides an interface to adjust Chrome's internal settings regarding how WebRTC handles network paths and IP addresses. It allows users to restrict traffic to specific IP types or proxies to prevent WebRTC-based IP leaks.

Developer:video-cmi
Version:0.2.1.4
Size:11.17KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

300K+

Rating

3.9

382 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 is positioned as a configuration tool for Chrome's built-in WebRTC network traffic routing. It targets users looking to mask private IP addresses or restrict network protocols used by WebRTC.

Inferred product pattern

Deprecated or unmaintained security utility.

Review-backed pain points

Users frequently report that the extension fails to block IP leaks, displays non-functional options (grayed out), and interferes with browser stability or shortcut functionality.

Observed feature gaps

Users note a lack of clear documentation for settings and suggest that competing tools (like uBlock Origin) or browser-native settings are more effective.

Tags
PrivacyWebRTCNetwork SecurityIP Leak ProtectionChrome Security
Target users

- Privacy-conscious users

- VPN users

Primary use cases

- Preventing WebRTC IP leaks

- Configuring network routing for WebRTC

Positive themes

- None prominent in sampled data

Negative themes

- Inability to prevent IP leaks

- Confusing UI/lack of instructions

- Broken functionality in modern Chrome versions

- Compatibility issues causing browser errors

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- Privacy complaints detected

- None; the product is free.

Evidence boundary: Evidence gathered from a significant number of user reviews indicating core functionality failure and lack of maintenance. Reviews span several years, reflecting potential changes in Chrome's internal WebRTC handling that may have rendered the tool obsolete.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

Multiple users expressed frustration that the developer (Google) has not maintained the extension to function with modern browser updates.

Reliability

High levels of reported breakage; users confirm leaks still occur via testing sites and report that the interface is largely non-functional.

Privacy

Primary complaint is the failure to perform its core security function (blocking IP leaks).

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 2

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 0.2.1.4

- Size: 11.17KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
Configures the WebRTC traffic routing options in Chrome's privacy settings. ★ What it does: This configures WebRTC to not use certain IP addresses or protocols: - private IP addresses not visible to the public internet (e.g. addresses like 192.168.1.2) - any public IP addresses associated with network interfaces that are not used for web traffic (e.g. an ISP-provided address, when browsing through a VPN) - Require WebRTC traffic to go through proxy servers as configured in Chrome. Since most of the proxy servers don't handle UDP, this effectively turns off UDP until UDP proxy support is available in Chrome and such proxies are widely deployed. When the extension is installed on Chrome versions prior to M48, WebRTC will only use the public IP address associated with the interface used for web traffic, typically the same addresses that are already provided to sites in browser HTTP request…

Listing SEO keywords

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

Core discovery

WebRTC leak protectionChrome WebRTC settingshide IP WebRTCbrowser privacy extension

Comparison

WebRTC Network Limiter vs uBlock OriginWebRTC leak fix

Problem

WebRTC leakIP address exposedextension not working

Alternative

best WebRTC privacy extensionprevent WebRTC leaks

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FAQ

What is WebRTC Network Limiter mainly used for?
This tool provides an interface to adjust Chrome's internal settings regarding how WebRTC handles network paths and IP addresses. It allows users to restrict traffic to specific IP types or proxies to prevent WebRTC-based IP leaks.
What market signals stand out?
Established adoption with moderate review base. Last known update: 10/18/2023.
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

WebRTC Network Limiter screenshot
WebRTC Network Limiter screenshot

Links

Website: google.com

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