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1Code reviewed

No malware found

In code review (v1.1.0)

Our reviewer read version 1.1.0 — the most recent version we have reviewed — and found no malicious behaviour. The version shown here has not been individually reviewed yet.

What our analysis found

VPN Browser, used by 100,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites and can observe network requests. It was last updated in October 2026.

The code is a well-structured VPN extension whose permissions are each exercised exclusively for legitimate VPN purposes: `proxy` sets Chrome proxy rules, `privacy` controls WebRTC leak prevention, `webRequest`/`webRequestAuthProvider` handle proxy authentication, and `management` only queries for conflicting proxy extensions. All network destinations are either the publisher's own ` ` subdomains or well-known third-party services ( for IP lookup). Analytics events (, etc.) are sent to ` ` and are covered by the CWS-disclosed 'User activity' collection. The ML score of 0.15 reflects the high-privilege permission set inherent to any legitimate VPN extension, not malicious behavior. The only anomaly is a config fetch from ` ` — a third-party domain not mentioned in the privacy policy — but it is a GET request carrying no user data, and the extension only reads `rateUsReminderDays` from the response.

VPN Browser

VPN Browser Chrome extension security report

ID: abnmgemfnjndaolfflfpjcckiamamein

Supported Languages

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Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
1.2.1
Size
1.49 MB
Rating
4.0/5
Reviews
228
Users
100,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Oct 1, 2026
Category
Make_chrome_yours Privacy
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
No
This publisherTrack record
1extension
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author
support@vpn-browser.com
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
Yes
Mailbox exists
Yes
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
100,000

Screenshots & videos

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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.
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.
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.
<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.
Broad Host Permissions
Risk Factor
High
This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites.
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.
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.

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About this extension

Free VPN Extension for Chrome by VPN Browser

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Get a free VPN for Chrome and access 300+ VPN servers across 50+ locations directly from your browser. VPN Browser helps you change your IP location for free with its lightweight Chrome extension. Connect to more than 50 VPN server locations, encrypt your browser traffic, and access websites using a different IP address — all from a single VPN browser extension. With VPN Browser for Chrome, you can: 🌍 Change Your IP Location Connect to VPN servers in 50+ locations and browse with a different IP address directly from Chrome. 🔒 Encrypt Your Browser Traffic When turned on, VPN Browser routes your browser traffic through encrypted VPN servers to help protect your connection on public and private networks. ⚡ Fast Browser-Level VPN Access Turn the VPN on or off in a click without affecting apps outside your browser. 🌐 Access Global Content Switch between VPN locations to access websites and content available in different regions. ⚙️ Multi-Hop VPN Routing When enabled, your browser connection is routed through two VPN servers instead of one for added encryption. 📦 No Extra Software Required Install the Chrome extension and start using VPN Browser in seconds. Privacy Policy: https://vpn-browser.com/privacy-policy/

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No network indicators were extracted from this version.

Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
1.2.1
Latest
1.49 MBNot scanned—
5da62ca7c0a8fcf19298633781c26ce1672ad3880dd770b58c550d43e3296f68
1.2.0
1.49 MBNot scanned—
5da62ca7c0a8fcf19298633781c26ce1672ad3880dd770b58c550d43e3296f68
1.1.0
1.41 MBNo malware found0
5da62ca7c0a8fcf19298633781c26ce1672ad3880dd770b58c550d43e3296f68
1.0.1
1.38 MBNot scanned—
5da62ca7c0a8fcf19298633781c26ce1672ad3880dd770b58c550d43e3296f68
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