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5 Best Free VPN Browser Extensions of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 11, 2026

5 of the 9 tools in our best vpn browser extensions ranking offer a permanent free plan. Proton VPN scores highest among them at 9.2 out of 10.

1. 01

   Proton VPN

   Firefox users who want a free start and a trusted provider

   Free plan; VPN Plus $3.49 per month on the 2-year plan, $9.99 month to month

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Paid from

   $3.49

   Score 9.2

2. 02

   Windscribe

   Free users who want ad blocking in the browser

   Free plan with 10 GB a month; Pro $9 per month or $69 per year ($5.75 a month)

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Paid from

   $5.75

   Score 8.9

3. 03

   CyberGhost

   People who want a free extension without creating an account

   Free extension; full VPN app from $2.19 per month on the 2-year plan

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Paid from

   $2.19

   Score 8.3

4. 04

   Browsec

   Opera users and people who want a cheap upgrade

   Free plan; Premium from $1.83 per month on the 2-year plan, $4.99 month to month

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Paid from

   $1.83

   Score 8.2

5. 05

   Hotspot Shield

   Chrome users who already pay for Hotspot Shield

   Free Basic plan; Premium $7.99 per month billed annually

   Full entry, No. 9 overall

   Paid from

   $7.99

   Score 7.4

Scores and prices come from our Best VPN Browser Extensions ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com