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You'll also get time zone and user agent spoofing, plus advanced cookie controls which can be set to delete any and all when you leave a page. There are tons blocking features, covering ads, social media and other trackers, WebRTC, website notifications and malware.

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That's really useful for work laptops and other devices you might not want or be able to install software on, and addresses one of the main issues of the ExpressVPN extension – although you do miss out of full-device encryption.īeyond that, the extension offers an impressive suite of features.

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While the service is a proxy, you don't need to install the 'real' VPN client on your PC to get it working. Windscribe is a great choice if you're looking for a no-fee VPN, but what really stands out is its excellent Chrome VPN extension. If you want to give the best Chrome VPN a test run, ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, but we think you'll find it'll meet – if not surpass – your expectations of what a browser-based VPN can offer. Plus, the Chrome VPN blocks HTML5 geolocation from revealing your location – something the desktop app doesn't do automatically.įind your way onto a streaming service site through Chrome while abroad and Express will have you covered, as it unblocks Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and more – impressive when you consider these streaming services are constantly trying to actively block VPNs. You'll get WebRTC blocking, location spoofing and HTTPS Everywhere (even when the extension's not turned on) to help keep you and your browsing private, alongside swift connection speeds, other apps for all your devices, and a cracking support system to help if anything goes wrong.

It's also really convenient that you don't have to launch the desktop app to use the browser extension.

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Unlike many Chrome VPN extensions, activating ExpressVPN in-browser will give you full protection – not just your browser traffic, but your whole device. While that means you'll have to have the client installed, if you do, you'll have a lot of power at your fingertips. What's you get is essentially the desktop app readily available in your browser. And yes, it's a full VPN extension, not just a proxy like some others offer. In our ExpressVPN review, we rated the BVI-based provider as our #1 pick overall, so it makes sense that you get an absolutely stellar Chrome VPN extension too. There are other options that are worth exploring, though, so read on to find the five top VPNs for Chrome available today. Topping the list is ExpressVPN – it's easy to use, it's powerful, and best of all it offers full-device encryption – something no other Chrome VPN does. To help you decide, we've put together this list of the five best Chrome VPNs available today. If you're only after basic functions and don't need full encryption, you may find a free VPN for Chrome that suits your needs, but if you're after in-depth features, privacy or streaming support, a more premium product will be necessary. For example, ExpressVPN controls the app you've got installed on your device from within Chrome, and while that offers a lot of advantages, it might not suit every user. There are two forms of VPN for Chrome: Chrome-only, and those that control the desktop app.

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