TunnelBear VPN

TunnelBear is a simple app that helps you browse the Internet privately and securely. TunnelBear changes your IP and protects your browsing data from online threats, letting you access your favorite websites and apps worldwide.

TunnelBear VPN: Secure, Private & Unrestricted Firefox Add-on

TunnelBear VPN is a Firefox extension that provides users with private, encrypted, and unimpeded internet browsing. It modifies your perceived IP to protect your identity, prevents data tracking by websites and ISPs, secures your browser against threats on public and private Wi-Fi networks, bypasses blocked sites and network censorship, and connects you to a high-speed private network in over 48 countries.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3
Daily users: 21,934
145
Rating: 3.52
(269)
Version: 3.6.1 (Last updated: 2023-07-18)
Version code: 5593897
Creation date: 2018-08-20
Weekly download count: 1,348
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • proxy
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • privacy
  • webRequestBlocking
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 789.23K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

TunnelBear VPN (v3.6.2)
1,000,000 4.66 (33,000)
TunnelBear VPN (v4.4.3)
38,846,364 4.00 (316,467)
TunnelBear VPN (v3.6.1)
30,735 4.00 (29)

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
  • Good price
  • Many servers
  • Solid VPN service
  • Easy to use settings
Cons
  • Connection issues, even when VPN is on
  • Firefox extension has DNS leaks and is unstable
  • Browser extensions require manual login instead of auto-connect
  • Closes connection frequently
Most mentioned
  • Connection problems
  • Issues with browser extensions
  • Quality of the VPN service
User reviews

by NiGoDa, 2024-12-23

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

TunnelBear VPN 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 TunnelBear VPN. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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