Surfshark VPN Extension

Browse the web freely with secure, private internet access for the Firefox browser extension.

Surfshark VPN Extension | Firefox Add-on

Surfshark VPN Extension is a secure proxy for seamless web browsing and unrestricted internet access with 24/7 online protection. The extension offers vast server infrastructure, strict no-logs policy, independent audits, encryption, ad blocking, and more for private and safe online browsing.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: Surfshark
Daily users: 98,089
869
Version: 4.23.0 (Last updated: 2024-12-03)
Version code: 5850393
Creation date: 2018-04-11
Weekly download count: 3,452
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • proxy
  • webRequest
  • webNavigation
  • privacy
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 12.41M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Surfshark: Secure VPN service (v3.12.1)
18,329,289 4.50 (151,235)
Surfshark VPN (v4.26.0)
359,543 3.60 (177)

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
  • Rapid and secure connection
  • Easily enabled or disabled based on user needs
  • Effective in blocking tracking cookies and ads
Cons
  • Installation issues with corrupt add-on
  • Issues accessing basic websites
  • Difficulties in removing the add-on
  • Requirement to create an account for usage
Most mentioned
  • Installation problems
  • Connection reliability
  • Account creation for usage
User reviews
Can't download it. It says: Installation aborted because the add-on appears to be corrupt.
by MAF444, 2025-03-16


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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Surfshark VPN Extension requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

Surfshark VPN Extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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