Download a VPN Chrome extension & stay safe

A Chrome VPN extension is a browser add-on that encrypts your internet traffic and masks your real IP address when you use Google Chrome. The Surfshark extension offers advanced features, including ad blocking, cookie pop-up blocking, and malware and data leak alerts.

VPN extensions only protect browser traffic. For greater privacy online, use the Surfshark app.

Using a VPN extension on Chrome is a good idea because it can boost your online safety and keep your data private. Your best bet is a solution that allows unlimited simultaneous connections and is compatible with all major operating systems — like Surfshark.

To add a VPN extension in Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Find your desired VPN in the Chrome Web Store.
2. Select the extension and click Add to Chrome.
3. Run the extension from your toolbar and connect to a VPN server.

Mobile versions of Google Chrome don’t support add-ons. Use a standalone mobile VPN app — like Surfshark — to encrypt all traffic coming to and going from your Android device.

Google Chrome on an iPhone doesn’t support proxies or add-ons, including VPNs. Instead, you can download a mobile app — like Surfshark — to get protection over all your online activity.

There’s no difference between a Chrome extension and a proxy — they’re the same product. Different websites or providers may use one term over the other for clarity and consistency.

WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) leaks happen when a person tries to make a video or audio call with another person via a browser that uses the WebRTC protocol. The browser reveals your IP, even if a VPN browser extension is active.

WebRTC allows real-time communication between browsers without an intermediate server. Google developed this technology to enhance video and audio chats.

To prevent WebRTC leaks, it’s recommended that you use extensions like WebRTC Network Limiter or uBlock Origin along with your VPN extension on Chrome. You can learn more about performing a WebRTC leak test here.

To find the best Chrome VPN for your needs, look for a tool that’s easy to use and combines high-speed servers, robust security features, and a user-friendly interface.

Also, you shouldn’t rely on a free VPN. Free VPNs are often slower, offer limited protection, and lack a logs policy, so it’s better to use a paid option like Surfshark.

To enable a VPN in Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Subscribe to a VPN service: select a provider like Surfshark and sign up for their service. 
2. Add the Chrome extension: install your VPN’s extension in the Chrome Web Store.
3. Log in and connect: click the Extensions icon in the Chrome toolbar, enter your credentials, and connect to your preferred server location.

To turn off a VPN proxy extension in Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Access your proxies: click the Extensions icon on your Chrome browser’s toolbar.
2. Find your VPN proxy: locate the extension you want to disable and click Manage Extension.
3. Disable extension: toggle the top switch to the Off position. Once disabled, the proxy extension will no longer be active in your browser.

Google Chrome doesn’t come with a built-in free VPN provided by Google. However, it supports third-party extensions like Surfshark that can be added from the Chrome Web Store.

To change your IP address with Surfshark VPN for Chrome, simply log in, choose a server location from the list provided, and connect to the VPN. For any website you visit in your Chrome browser, it’ll now look like you’re visiting from your new IP address.