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What our analysis found

ZenMate Free VPN – Best VPN for Edge, used by 885,112 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 was last updated in May 2023.

ZenMate Free VPN – Best VPN for Edge

ZenMate Free VPN – Best VPN for Edge Edge extension security report

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Supported Languages

🇸🇦Arabic
🇧🇷Brazilian Portuguese
🇨🇳Chinese (Simplified)
🇳🇱Dutch
🇵🇭Filipino
🇫🇮Finnish
🇨🇦French
🇩🇪German
🇮🇩Indonesian
🇮🇹Italian
🇯🇵Japanese
🇰🇷Korean
🇳🇴nn-NO
🇵🇱Polish
🇵🇹Portuguese
🇷🇴Romanian
🇷🇺Russian
🇪🇸Spanish
🇸🇪Swedish
🇹🇭Thai
🇹🇷Turkish
🇺🇦Ukrainian
🇺🇸US English
🇻🇳Vietnamese

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
9.0.1
Size
7.33 MB
Rating
3.8/5
Reviews
1,008
Users
885,112
Type
Extension
Updated
May 23, 2023
Category
Productivity
Price
Paid
Featured
Yes
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
No
This publisherTrack record
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author
ZenGuard GmbH
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
885,112

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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.
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.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk:• 20% increase: Access to sensitive domains increases potential impact
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.
https://www.google-analytics.com/*
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://www.google-analytics.com/*
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.

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About this extension

ZenMate VPN - The best free Edge VPN extension to hide your IP.

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ZenMate VPN - The best free Edge VPN extension to hide your IP. Encrypt your connection & Access websites easily. Presenting the ZenMate FREE VPN Edge extension: Download the best VPN browser extension for Microsoft Edge 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 Edge VPN is the easiest way to stay secure and private online. Our virtual private network allows you to hide your IP address and access blocked 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 Microsoft Edge. Connect to our secure servers from all over the world to experience an unlimited free VPN, and unblock websites, streaming content, and more. Get our VPN proxy extension for Microsoft Edge, experience unlimited bandwidth, and stay protected even when you're using public Wi-Fi and get total anonymous browsing. The ZenMate VPN extension for Edge switches your virtual location and changes your IP address to one from our remote servers. So, you can unblock sites restricted in your location. Our unlimited browser extension for Edge has VPN locations in over 78 different countries including the UK, the US and many more. Here's what makes it one of the best addons for Edge: • Total Security: ZenMate VPN for Edge 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 unblock any site on the internet. Choose from over 4200 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. • Access streaming sites: ZenMate is the perfect Netflix VPN for everybody. Our VPN addon 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 Edge 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 Edge 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 37 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 Edge 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 up to 5 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 moneyback 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. Unblock 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?". ------------------------------------ © 2023 ZenGuard GmbH Carlstraße 5052531 Übach Palenberg Germany Managing Directors: Shalev Katav District Court: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg Commercial Register #: HRB 151355 B

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