FoxyProxy Standard

FoxyProxy is an open-source, advanced proxy management tool that completely replaces Firefox's limited proxying capabilities. No paid accounts are necessary; bring your own proxies or buy from any vendor. The original proxy tool, since 2006.

FoxyProxy Standard: Advanced Proxy Management Tool

'FoxyProxy Standard' is a robust Firefox and Chrome add-on enabling users to switch their internet connection across multiple proxy servers. It allows for automatic or manual proxy switch based on: browser tab, URL patterns, Firefox container, or private browsing window. Unique features include keyboard shortcuts, operation logs, QuickAdd, built-in pattern testing, global website exclusion from all proxying. User control and flexibility is granted with Import/Export settings and optional synchronization with other Firefox instances using Firefox Sync.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: Eric Jung
Daily users: 239,870
490
Version: 8.10 (Last updated: 2025-02-05)
Version code: 5881579
Creation date: 2006-04-26
Weekly download count: 16,651
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • notifications
  • proxy
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 208.18K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
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
  • Generally good performance
  • Helps prevent WebRTC leaks
  • Useful for proxy configuration
Cons
  • PAC file functionality is broken
  • Issues with wildcard patterns after updates
  • Inconsistent performance across different containers
Most mentioned
  • Problems with PAC files
  • Issues after updates
  • Inconsistency in performance for certain containers
User reviews
by ISIMI STORE, 2025-03-06


by Dean, 2025-03-02
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

FoxyProxy Standard requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of FoxyProxy Standard. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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