Best Proxy Switcher

Best Proxy Switcher was developed by the team, who provides proxy service since 2004 year. You can use Best Proxy Switcher with your own proxy or let it download most recently checked list from our web site automatically!

Best Proxy Switcher - Reliable and Secure Proxy Service Add-on

Best Proxy Switcher is a Firefox add-on which offers intuitive interface and high-level security parameters to switch proxies seamlessly. Developed by a seasoned team that specializes in proxy service since 2004. The users can leverage their own proxy or rely on the regularly refreshed proxy list available on the creators' website. Also offers unlimited access to its database with a nominal fee and solutions for ISP blocking, local proxy server access, and social media browsing like Facebook, through HTTPs proxy.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 2,158
-8
Rating: 4.17
(164)
Version: 5.5.0 (Last updated: 2019-12-09)
Version code: 4920433
Creation date: 2013-12-14
Weekly download count: 76
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • storage
  • proxy
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • management
  • privacy
  • <all_urls>
Size: 2.35M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Best Proxy Switcher (v5.6.1)
10,000 4.35 (256)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Some users report it worked well initially.
  • Includes proxy locations like Russia.
Cons
  • Many users experienced connectivity issues.
  • Frequent problems with speed, with some describing it as very slow.
  • Difficulties with the proxy list download process and verification.
  • Some users reported changes to internet settings that caused broader connectivity issues.
Most mentioned
  • Not working after updates.
  • Issues with proxy speed.
  • Problems with connectivity to servers.
User reviews

For some reason the proxies show a different than it's shown. And proxies make multiple pages load infinitely, even if content has loaded already
by Gersonzao, 2023-01-04
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Best Proxy Switcher requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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