Everyone can use Proton VPN’s Chrome and Firefox extensions for free

We’re excited to announce that Proton VPN’s browser extensions for Chrome (and Chromium-based browsers) and Firefox will now be available to everyone with a Proton Free plan. These extensions have been one of the most popular requests from the Proton community. Now that they’re available for free, they make it easier for people worldwide to protect their privacy and bypass censorship online.

This has been a momentous year for democracy — and for internet censorship. Before 2024 is over, roughly 50% of the global population will have voted in a national election, including many countries with a history of censoring the internet or other undemocratic practices. 

At Proton VPN, we believe everyone has the right to privacy and self-determination. We’ve committed to making VPN servers available for free during the run-up to elections in 21 countries where people have been subjected to online misinformation and censorship in the past. We’ve also released our custom-built Stealth VPN protocol on our Windows app and discreet app icons for Android, making it easier for people living under authoritarian governments to use our services. These resources have proven necessary as we have seen spikes in Proton VPN downloads during elections in Senegal(new window) , Mozambique(new window) , and Venezuela(new window) . 

We’re augmenting our efforts by making the Proton VPN browser extensions available for everyone for free (previously they had only been available with a paid plan). They’re the perfect tool as they simplify online protection and let us reach an even wider audience. 

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