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Free VPN ZenMate-Best VPN for Chrome, used by 4,000,000 people, is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites and can inject scripts into pages. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in May 2024.

Free VPN ZenMate-Best VPN for Chrome

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Supported Languages

🇸🇦Arabic
🇧🇷Brazilian Portuguese
🇨🇳Chinese (Simplified)
🇳🇱Dutch
🇺🇸English
🇵🇭Filipino
🇫🇮Finnish
🇫🇷French
🇩🇪German
🇮🇩Indonesian
🇮🇹Italian
🇯🇵Japanese
🇰🇷Korean
🇲🇽Latin American Spanish
🇳🇴Norwegian
🇵🇱Polish
🇵🇹Portuguese
🇷🇴Romanian
🇷🇺Russian
🇪🇸Spanish
🇸🇪Swedish
🇹🇭Thai
🇹🇷Turkish
🇺🇦Ukrainian
🇻🇳Vietnamese

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Removed
Version
9.0.2
Size
7.44 MB
Rating
4.1/5
Reviews
57,732
Users
4,000,000
Type
Extension
Updated
May 16, 2024
Category
Make_chrome_yours Privacy
Price
Free
Featured
Yes
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
This publisherTrack record
1extension
1 no longer listed

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
https://zenmate.comView Profile
Country
Germany
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
Yes
Mailbox exists
Yes
Address
Carlstraße 50 Übach Palenberg 52531 Germany
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
0
Obsolete
1
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
4,000,000

Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
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.
privacy
Permission
Critical
This permission allows modification of Chrome's privacy settings. Rated Critical because it can disable security features, modify network configurations, and compromise browser security settings.
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.
*://*/*
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
cookies
Permission
High
This permission provides full access to read and modify browser cookies. Rated High because it can steal session tokens, modify authentication cookies, and compromise accounts across websites.
browsingData
Permission
High
This permission clears browsing data, history, and redis. Rated High because it can destroy evidence of malicious activity, clear security logs, and modify browser state.
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.
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.
activeTab
Permission
Medium
This permission grants temporary access to the current tab. Rated Medium because it can access current page content when invoked, though limited to user-initiated actions.
background
Permission
Medium
This permission allows continuous background operation. Rated Medium because it can perform actions without user awareness, consume system resources, and maintain persistent connections.
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.
unlimitedStorage
Permission
Medium
This permission removes storage quota restrictions. Rated Medium because it can store large amounts of user data without limits, potentially impacting browser performance and storing extensive tracking data.
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.
notifications
Permission
Low
This permission displays system notifications. Rated Low because it can only show user-visible notifications without accessing system data.
alarms
Permission
Low
This permission schedules periodic tasks. Rated Low because it can only trigger events at specified times without access to sensitive data.
https://www.google-analytics.com/*
Permission
Unknown
No classification available for this permission.

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About this extension

ZenMate Free VPN is the best free VPN Chrome extension to hide your IP, Fast & Anonymous VPN. Free Download with 80+ VPN locations.

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Presenting the ZenMate FREE VPN Chrome extension: Download the best VPN browser extension for Google Chrome and get unlimited bandwidth, fast connection speeds, total leak protection and protect your online activities. The ZenMate free VPN browser extension uses strong encryption to secure all your traffic and hides your real IP address so you can access any blocked website, protect your data and surf the internet anonymously without a data limit. The ZenMate Chrome VPN is the easiest way to stay secure and private online. Our virtual private network allows you to hide your IP address and access content online from the moment you connect to our VPN servers. Millions of users from all over the world consider ZenMate the best VPN for Google Chrome. Connect to our secure servers from all over the world to experience an unlimited free VPN, and access websites, streaming content, and more. Get our VPN proxy extension for Google Chrome, experience unlimited bandwidth, and stay protected even when you're using public Wi-Fi and get total anonymous browsing. The ZenMate VPN extension for Chrome switches your virtual location and changes your IP address to one from our remote servers. So, you can access sites restricted in your location. Our unlimited browser extension for Chrome has VPN locations in over +78 different countries including the UK, the US and many more. ZenMate for Chrome is trusted by over 5 million users. Here's what makes it one of the best addons for Chrome: • Total Security: ZenMate VPN for Chrome is more than a proxy extension. Our secure VPN connection uses military-grade 256bit encryption for your browser traffic to prevent third parties from stealing your data and following you online. • Complete Freedom: The ZenMate VPN plugin changes your geolocation to hide your IP so you can access any site on the internet. Choose from over 2000 VPN server locations across the world. • Fastest VPN browser extension: ZenMate’s VPN is the fastest virtual private network service you can find. That means you don’t need to compromise speed when using our VPN to stream, download and torrent your favourite content. • Dedicated streaming servers: ZenMate is the perfect Netflix VPN for everybody. Our VPN extension has dedicated proxy servers proven to work for Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO NOW, Disney Plus, YouTube and other streaming services so you can access your favorite shows. • Absolute Anonymity: Protect your Chrome browser activity with our strict zero-logs policy. We never keep any logs of our users' activity. Nobody, including the government, your ISP or advertisers will have any idea what you do online. • Hide my IP: The ZenMate VPN Chrome extension allows you to hide your IP address. Once you connect to one of our remote servers your IP address will change to one from the country you chose. ZenMate has VPN servers in over +78 countries worldwide. • Easy Set-up: Simply download the ZenMate browser extension and create your account. Click the big round button with the logo on it to connect. Our powerful data encryption will make you safe online and prevent websites from getting your personal information. ZenMate is a premium VPN that also offers free Chrome VPN extensions So, download the best VPN on your device to protect your data and experience lifetime Free VPN access. We also offer a full paid VPN with multiple server locations that allows you to use our app on an unlimited number of devices at the same time. It also offers special torrenting servers to keep your downloads private, a safety kill switch solution and it's backed up by a 30-days money-back guarantee. Experience the fastest VPN apps on any of your devices: • VPN for Windows. • VPN for macOS. • VPN for iOS mobile devices like tablets and iPhone. • VPN for Android for mobile devices like tablets and smart phones. Download VPN here: https://zenmate.com/products ~~ Disclaimer ~~ We cannot guarantee that our VPN service will work in China, Iran & Saudi Arabia. Even if you can download the application, we strongly recommend that you do not purchase Premium VPN accounts. We are not responsible for a lack of service and are not able to provide refunds for those countries. ~~ Protection Guaranteed ~~ As a German VPN company, we are bound by strict data privacy laws and do not track any IP or connection data. Access the internet with our VPN and stay safe. We have nothing to hide! Find out more here: https://zenmate.com/privacy-policy ~~ ♥ Keep in touch! ~~ Visit site to learn more and get our latest VPN updates and news: → https://zenmate.com/ ➥ Facebook: www.facebook.com/zenmate.io ➥ Twitter: www.twitter.com/ZenMate ➥ VK: https://vk.com/zenmateofficial ~~ Security Advice ~~ ZenMate Core VPN does not protect against security threats caused by Flash Player and WebRTC. To stay safe, ZenMate strongly advises all users to follow guidelines described in our FAQ article "How can I protect myself from IP leaks caused by Flash or WebRTC?". ------------------------------------ © 2024 ZenGuard GmbH Carlstraße 50 52531 Übach Palenberg Germany District Court: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg Commercial Register #: HRB 151355 B

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