VPN proxy extensions for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox

No, there is no such thing as NordVPN for Opera or NordVPN for Safari. However, users who prefer the Opera browser and still want to enjoy a smooth online experience may download NordVPN for Chromium browsers via the Chrome Web Store. They can also opt for a dedicated VPN app for both Opera and Safari, offering the same functionalities a browser extension does and many more — including scanning your downloading files for malware, an automatic kill switch, and specialty servers.

We don’t recommend installing free VPN proxy extensions. Free VPN services often have poor server infrastructure, are riddled with security holes, and slow down your connection. Keep in mind that free VPN services need to make money somehow, even if only for server maintenance — some providers resort to selling user data to third parties to make ends meet.

Yes — provided you choose a reputable VPN provider. Opt for a VPN proxy extension with good reviews and extra security features, and avoid free services at all costs.

Using a proxy extension is generally legal as long as you’re not using it for illicit activities. It is simply a tool that protects your online privacy. However, some countries with strict censorship laws specifically ban tools that bypass government firewalls.

Yes — the NordVPN browser extension protects your browsing experience without compromising your online habits. It hides your IP address, encrypts your browsing activities, and lets you hop from one virtual location to another — but at a fraction of the processing power of the full-fledged app and without touching other programs and services.

If you’ve installed an extension from your proxy provider, let’s say NordVPN, on Google Chrome, the next step to enable it is to connect to your NordVPN account. If you don’t have a subscription yet, you can get one in just a few clicks at NordVPN.com and then enable your VPN browser extension.

Proxy settings allow you to adjust how you want to use your extension. For example, auto-connect will connect to a VPN as soon as you launch your Google Chrome browser, while the kill switch will prevent your real IP from being exposed if a VPN connection ever drops.

Yes — downloading browser proxy extensions is completely safe if you use the Chrome web store, the official Google Chrome extension store.

Yes, you can set up NordVPN’s browser extension on Google Chrome or other web browsers such as Firefox and Edge.

To set up the NordVPN proxy browser extension, you first need an active NordVPN subscription. If you don’t have a subscription yet, simply get the subscription plan that best suits your needs from the NordVPN website. Then, add a proxy extension from the Chrome Web Store, Microsoft Store, or Firefox add-ons.

If you need any more help, we have a detailed guide on how to set up the NordVPN proxy extension available in our Support Center.

When hunting for a top-tier proxy extension, focus on three things: speed, privacy, and network size. You want a tool that has a wide server network and doesn’t log your data or slow down your browser.

NordVPN browser extension, for example, is lightweight and great for quick connections, has WebRTC leak protection, and provides a massive network of over 7,300 proxy servers to keep your speeds high and your browsing more private.