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In code review (v4.2.8)
Our reviewer read version 4.2.8 — the most recent version we have reviewed — and found no malicious behaviour. The version shown here has not been individually reviewed yet.
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What our analysis found
Free VPN For Chrome - VPN Extension - Windscribe, used by 2,000,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites, can inject scripts into pages and can observe network requests. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in October 2026.
Analyst notes
Windscribe is a well-known VPN service with 2M+ users and a trusted publisher. The permissions (proxy, webRequest, scripting, etc.) are directly required for VPN traffic routing, ad blocking, and anti-fingerprinting, all of which are part of the extension's stated purpose. Code analysis reveals standard anti-fingerprinting scripts ( spoofing), VPN connection checks, and ad-blocking resources—all behavior consistent with a privacy tool. All network activity is directed to the publisher's own domain ([domain withheld], [domain withheld] for SSL detection), and the CWS-disclosed data collection (authentication information) matches the extension's login flow. No evidence of unauthorized data exfiltration, tracking, or malicious code injection was found. The ML model overfitted on high pattern counts (XMLHttpRequest, innerHTML) from minified bundles, while permhash cluster analysis shows 0% malware among similar permission sets. Both the third-party risk score and publisher reputation strongly contradict the automated risk flag.
Free VPN For Chrome - VPN Extension - Windscribe Chrome extension security report
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Publisher Contextual Analysis
- Author
- Windscribe Limited
- Privacy
- Privacy Policy
- Help
- Help Center
- MX records exist
- Yes
- Domain exists
- Yes
- Is disposable
- No
- Is role-based
- No
- Mailbox exists
- Yes
- Website
- Visit
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About this extension
Windscribe helps you mask your physical location, circumvent censorship, and block ads and trackers on websites you use every day
Read the publisher’s full description
Bypass restrictions, block ads, and keep your online activity private with our all-in-one VPN and proxy extension for Google Chrome. Take it for a spin with no commitment or strings attached. Windscribe offers the most generous free VPN plan with 10 GB of data per month (if you confirm your email address), with Pro plans that offer unlimited data and access to servers in over 134 cities. ➤ Why Should You Choose Windscribe? ➤ Stay Anonymous, Always Windscribe masks your IP address and spoofs your location to ensure your privacy is never compromised. Surf freely, without anyone tracking your every click. ➤ Advanced Privacy Features Windscribe isn’t just a VPN proxy; it’s an entire suite of privacy tools designed to put you in control: - Ad Blocker: Block intrusive ads, trackers, and malware. Speed up your browsing and protect your privacy. - Social Blocking: Say goodbye to tracking from social networks. Keep your personal info safe. - Cookie Go Away: Block those annoying "cookie consent" banners that slow you down. - WebRTC, Geolocation, & Timezone Spoofing: Prevent leaks and maintain anonymity. Windscribe spoofs your GPS location, time zone, and WebRTC protocol. - Smokewall: Built-in firewall that keeps you protected even if the internet connection drops unexpectedly. - Allowlist: Split-tunnel by excluding sites from the proxy tunnel. - Flexible Connectivity: Ability to connect over multiple ports (443 and 9443). - Link Sanitizer: Scrub tracking parameters like UTM tags to add additional layers of security & anonymity. - Worker & Notification Blocking: Block background data collection and prevent pesky notification requests. - Anti-Fingerprinting: Randomizes and masks your browser fingerprint (canvas, audio, fonts, screen size, and more) so trackers can’t build a consistent profile. ➤ Access Anything, Anywhere Bypass censorship and access geo-blocked content from over 69 countries. Whether it's streaming, news, or anything in between, Windscribe gets you there with ease. ➤ No Identifying Logs. Ever. We respect your privacy. Windscribe does not track, store, or sell your data. It's your data, your privacy, and we protect it — no compromises. ➤ Powerful, Yet Simple. Install Windscribe with just one click, and you’re all set. No complex setups or confusing interfaces, just simple, straightforward privacy on your browser. ➤ No Limits. The free plan gives you 10 GB of data per month (with email confirmation), while the Pro plan offers unlimited data and access to all our servers worldwide. Unlimited browsing, unlimited freedom. ➤ Available Across All Devices Windscribe isn’t just for Chrome. Use it on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android for complete protection, no matter where you go. Having issues with Windscribe VPN or want to suggest something? Send us a support ticket: https://windscribe.com/contact-support Attributions: ------------------------- Ad-blocking functionality based on uBlock Origin Lite. Source code: https://github.com/Windscribe/browser-extension-mv3
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