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SmartProxy Chrome extension

SmartProxy switches your browser's proxy on or off automatically depending on which site you're visiting, based on patterns you define. It's best for people who need a proxy for specific sites but not for everything they browse. The catch: it manages proxy switching rules rather than providing its own proxy servers.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryProductivity
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

  • automates proxy switching based on customizable site patterns
  • avoids manually toggling proxy settings for each site
  • works with your existing proxy configuration

Cons

  • does not provide its own proxy servers, only manages switching
  • requires setting up rules to be useful
  • needs broad permissions to control proxy and network settings

Best for

  • automatically switching proxy settings per site
  • using a proxy only for select domains instead of all browsing
  • people who already have proxy servers and want smarter switching

Skip it if

  • users looking for a built-in proxy or VPN service
  • people who want an always-on proxy with no site-based rules

Key features

  • automatic proxy enable/disable based on site patterns
  • customizable rules for which sites use the proxy
  • works alongside your existing proxy setup
  • no need to manually toggle proxy settings per site

What SmartProxy does

SmartProxy watches the sites you visit and automatically turns your configured proxy on or off based on patterns you set, rather than requiring you to switch proxy settings manually for each site. This is useful when only certain sites need to go through a proxy.

Is SmartProxy free?

The extension itself is free to install and use for managing proxy switching rules; any proxy server it connects to is a separate service you provide.

Is SmartProxy safe?

The extension needs permission to control your browser's proxy settings and read the sites you visit in order to apply rules correctly. It manages switching only; it doesn't route traffic through its own servers.

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SmartProxy: FAQs

Is SmartProxy free?

Yes, the extension is free to install and use for automating proxy switching rules.

Is SmartProxy safe to use?

It needs permission to control proxy settings and read visited sites to apply your rules, but it doesn't route traffic through its own servers.

How do I use the SmartProxy extension?

Install it, enter your proxy details, add site patterns, and it will switch the proxy on automatically for matching sites.

Does SmartProxy provide its own proxy servers?

No, it manages switching for a proxy you already have configured, rather than supplying proxy servers itself.

What are alternatives to SmartProxy?

Other proxy-switching extensions and browser-level proxy managers offer similar rule-based switching.

How do I set up SmartProxy rules?

Open the extension's settings, add your proxy details, then define site patterns that should trigger the proxy automatically.

Why isn't SmartProxy switching the proxy on a site?

Check that the site matches one of your configured patterns exactly, since rules are pattern-based.

Can I disable SmartProxy for all sites temporarily?

Yes, you can turn the extension off from its icon or Chrome's extensions menu to stop it from switching proxies.

What site pattern format does SmartProxy use for rules?

Rules are based on patterns, such as domain matches, that determine when the proxy switches on for a given site. The listing doesn't spell out the exact syntax it accepts, so check the extension's rules screen for supported formats.

Does SmartProxy change my whole computer's network settings?

SmartProxy manages Chrome's own proxy settings through the browser, not your operating system's network configuration. Other apps and browsers on the same device keep using their own separate settings, unaffected by what this extension does.