Private Internet Access
Defeat censorship, unblock any website and access the open Internet the way it was meant to be with Private Internet Access®
Private Internet Access: Seamless VPN Add-On for Firefox
Private Internet Access is a Firefox extension that provides a VPN service for users to ensure their internet browsing is free from censorship and is privacy-focused. It features WebRTC blocking, easy on/off switch and website URL whitelist. It offers IP cloaking and data encryption along with access to blocked sites. Known for its reliable service and no log policy, it guarantees customers' online security and privacy.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Rating: 3.41 
(364)
Weekly download count: 784
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- cookies
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- notifications
- tabs
- proxy
- privacy See more
Size: 2.81M
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 642 ▼ 6
Other platforms
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Great for anonymity and privacy protection.
- Flexible and useful in conjunction with PIA VPN program.
- Long-standing users confirm reliability on other platforms.
Cons
- Unreliable connections with frequent drops and disconnections.
- Limited server options and issues finding a working connection.
- Incompatibility with other plugins causing functionality issues.
Most mentioned
- Connection drops or fails to authenticate frequently.
- Requires retyping password when reconnecting.
- Limited server availability and constant need to search for a working server.
User reviews
by 敬念法轮大法好远离疫情, 2025-02-26
This addon has never worked on firefox. For over 3 years. no issues with it on unix or windows but as an extension in browers never worked.
by Clark, 2025-02-06
A number of updates over the last year or so have removed servers from the available list until today there is only one server. The speed it bad and you constantly have to change servers to keep your connection working. You get logged out all the time. Use a different service.
by Firefox user 18797758, 2025-01-24
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Private Internet Access 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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Risk likelihood analysis details
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