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1ClickVPN Proxy for Chrome

1ClickVPN Proxy for Chrome

ID: pphgdbgldlmicfdkhondlafkiomnelnk

Supported Languages

🇧🇷Brazilian Portuguese
🇩🇰Danish
🇳🇱Dutch
🇺🇸English
🇫🇮Finnish
🇫🇷French
🇩🇪German
🇭🇺Hungarian
🇮🇹Italian
🇯🇵Japanese
🇰🇷Korean
🇳🇴Norwegian
🇵🇱Polish
🇷🇴Romanian
🇷🇺Russian
🇹🇷Turkish
🇺🇦Ukrainian

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
1.17.11
Size
2.46 MB
Rating
4.0/5
Reviews
3,276
Users
400,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Oct 2, 2026
Category
Make_chrome_yours Privacy
Price
Free
Featured
Yes
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
No
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

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Author
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Privacy
Privacy Policy
Country
US
Address
450 N Brand Blvd Suite 600 Glendale, CA 91203-2349 US
Website
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Extensions
218
Active
96
Obsolete
118
Listed
200
Unlisted
18
Users
538,117

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Item
Type
Severity
Description
webRequest
Permission
Critical
This permission enables the extension to monitor and analyze all web requests made by the browser. Rated Critical because it can observe all network traffic including sensitive data, track browsing behavior, and gather authentication tokens.
proxy
Permission
Critical
This permission allows the extension to control the browser's proxy settings. Rated Critical because it can route all traffic through potentially malicious proxies, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks and traffic monitoring.
webRequestAuthProvider
Permission
Critical
This permission allows the extension to handle authentication requests and modify authentication headers. Rated Critical because it can intercept login credentials, session tokens, and modify authentication flows to compromise accounts.
scripting
Permission
Critical
This permission allows injection and execution of JavaScript on any webpage. Rated Critical because it can modify page content, steal sensitive data, and inject malicious code into any site the extension has access to.
<all_urls>
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
offscreen
Permission
High
This permission creates hidden browser documents with full DOM access. Rated High because it can run background operations invisibly, potentially executing malicious code without user awareness.
webNavigation
Permission
High
This permission enables monitoring of all browser navigation events and transitions. Rated High because it can track every page visit, navigation method, and browsing pattern, potentially exposing sensitive browsing behavior and user activities.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk: • 19% increase: Access to sensitive domains increases potential impact • 10% increase: Early script execution enables pre-emptive content manipulation • 10% increase: About:blank access enables potential sandbox escape vectors
Broad Host Permissions
Risk Factor
High
This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites.
Broad Content Script Access
Risk Factor
High
This extension can inject scripts into any website.
management
Permission
Medium
This permission manages other installed extensions. Rated Medium because it can enable/disable other extensions and modify their settings, with changes being visible to users.
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
tabs
Permission
Medium
This permission enables tab management and monitoring. Rated Medium because it can track open tabs, access tab metadata, and monitor user browsing patterns.
https://*.bugsnag.com/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://geo.geosurf.io//*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://stats.1clickvpn.com/api/rest/v2/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://api.1clickvpn.com/rest/v1/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://id.1clickvpn.com/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://www.cloudflare.com/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://api.1clickvpn.com/rest/v1/redirect/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://www.1clickvpn.com/thank-you-ext/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://www.1clickvpn.com/uninstall/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/1clickvpn-proxy-for-chrom/pphgdbgldlmicfdkhondlafkiomnelnk/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://protection-toolbar.1clickvpn.com/api/rest/v2/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://api.1clickvpn.com/rest/v2/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://anti-phishing-protection.1clickvpn.com/rest/v1/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://config-toolbar.1clickvpn.com/rest/v3/configs/extensions/one-click/*
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
Access to Sensitive Domains
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension requests access to sensitive domains: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/1clickvpn-proxy-for-chrom/pphgdbgldlmicfdkhondlafkiomnelnk/*, https://anti-phishing-protection.1clickvpn.com/rest/v1/*
Early Content Script Execution
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension runs content scripts at document_start.
About:blank Access
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension can run content scripts in about:blank pages.
alarms
Permission
Low
This permission schedules periodic tasks. Rated Low because it can only trigger events at specified times without access to sensitive data.
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About this extension

Get the best secured Free VPN extension for Chrome by 1Click VPN

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Introducing 1ClickVPN, a secure free VPN Extension for Chrome. Just one click away from a free and secure internet connection on your Chrome browser. Everyone needs a virtual private network (VPN), and we believe that getting a VPN running should be hassle-free and take just one click. That's why we built 1ClickVPN! 1ClickVPN offers seamless and straightforward protection of your digital activities, keeping security and IP address at bay. We do that by changing your IP address to a new one; you don't have to worry about choosing the VPN location; We cover more than 80 locations worldwide. Secured VPN features: ⚡ Easy, One-Click VPN Connection: Connect to the most available VPN server with a single tap. 🌐 Unlimited Bandwidth: Browse without any bandwidth limits. 🔒 your online: Protect your browsing and device by using an encrypted VPN routing and set advanced anti malware filtering. 🌍 Global Server Network: Gain unrestricted access to content worldwide with our vast network of free VPN servers. 🚀 Speed up your connection: 1click VPN’s vast server network ensures high-speed browsing. Say goodbye to annoying pop-ups and banner ads with our ad-blocking feature. 🚫Ad Blocking: Enjoy a more secure browsing experience experience with ads automatically blocked through our VPN connection. 🚦VPN Bypass: Allowing you to turn off the VPN for specific, pre-defined domains. What’s new? 🌟 You asked for it, we made it happen! Introducing VPN Bypass: Now you can turn off the VPN for specific, pre-defined domains. Simply go to the settings and add the domains you want to bypass. When you visit these domains, 1Click VPN will be turned off, and you’ll browse through your original IP address. 🐞 Stability related bug fixes. We are working on adding new features to 1ClickVPN, so stay tuned; many great features will come

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Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
1.17.15
Latest
2.46 MBNot scanned—
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1.17.14
2.45 MBMalicious0
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1.17.13
2.31 MBMalicious0
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1.17.12
2.31 MBCaution0
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1.17.11
2.19 MBCaution0
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1.17.10
2.19 MBCaution—
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1.17.9
2.17 MBCaution—
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1.15.2
2.65 MBCaution—
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1.15.1
2.64 MBCaution—
2eca1d45c6d192097b353d5b04bf2cb4edbee4a39cb0be2746883499fee4d422
1.15.0
2.70 MBCaution—
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