Key features
- one-click VPN connect and disconnect
- auto-connect each time you open your browser
- hides your IP address from websites and your ISP
- no-logs policy stated by the developer
- unlimited data on the free tier
- access to a larger server network on paid plans
What Proton VPN does
Proton VPN encrypts the traffic from your Chrome browser and routes it through one of its servers, hiding your IP address from the websites you visit and from your internet service provider. It connects with one click, or you can pick a specific server location. Full-device apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux are also available under the same account.
Proton VPN free vs paid
The free plan gives unlimited data with no forced ads, but limits which countries you can connect through and caps speed. Paid plans unlock the full server network, described as 20,000-plus servers, along with faster connections and more country choices. Both tiers use the same one-click connect experience.
Is Proton VPN safe?
The extension needs to route and inspect your browser's network traffic to function as a VPN, which is inherent to any VPN extension. Proton states it follows a strict no-logs policy and that its apps are open-source and independently audited, but a VPN still requires trusting the provider with your traffic.