Can you find a good and completely free VPN that suits all your needs? The answer is ... yes! But as long as you are willing to put up with the limitations that usually bring free VPN services... Ultimately, if you're looking for a free VPN for rare and casual use on Google chrome, you will find what suits your needs.
On this page, you'll find our pick of the best free VPNs of 2018 from dozens we've tested to keep your online activity safe and anonymous.
Just remember: Free VPNs for Chrome cost nothing, but there is usually a good reason for that. Obvious problem is that any VPN service should be profitable, and this can potentially be achieved by selling data to third parties in some cases.
1. TunnelBear
Windscribe is a high quality VPN service that protects your computer and browser. The company brings to your attention a full VPN client that protects your computer, as well as a firewall, so your IP will not be visible even if the connection to Windscribe is dropped. In addition, the package includes a browser application that blocks ads and trackers. In the app, you can create and manage secure links from your browser. Windscribe offers a wealth of security options such as blocking ads, removing tracking systems for the sites you visit, switching user agent, and more. The service is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux, as well as Google Chrome, Opera and Firefox.
3. Hotspot Shield Free
- Number of servers: N / A
- Locations: 25
- IP addresses: N / A
- Device support: 5
- Pros: easy to use, 500MB traffic per day
- Minuses: performance issues stripped down free settings versions
This is another popular VPN service that offers both free and paid services. To start using it, you do not even need to register; the absence of advertising and restrictions on the amount of transmitted data is also encouraging. However, the free version only allows you to use servers located in the US, Canada, France, the Netherlands and Denmark. For PRO account holders, the choice of countries is much larger. They are also provided with several additional functions.
4. SurfEasy (Opera Free VPN)
- Number of servers: 1000
- Locations: 25
- IP addresses: N / A
- Device support: 5
- Pros: 500MB traffic per day, five simultaneous devices, very user-friendly interface
- Minuses: performance issues
SurfEasy VPN works on all networks and devices. This includes phones, tablets and personal computers... Wherever you surf the Internet, SurfEasy can protect you. Starter plans include 500 MB of secure traffic per month. SurfEasy offers several ways to make money additional traffic... You can also upgrade to low-cost paid plans and get UNLIMITED traffic protection + ad tracker blocking.
Meanwhile, while the authorities and the RKN are building a fence for us, which does not allow us to access blocked sites, the developers software solved all the problems for us. All that remains for ordinary users to do to open blocked sites is to turn on the VPN.
Now VPN is built-in almost everywhere, every browser has an add-on. In addition, there are 100,500 applications for smartphones, and for Windows thousands instructions.
Today I want to close this issue once and for all with this page of my blog. In this post I will try to mention everything so that everyone can find their own instructions and understand how to enable VPN on their device.
Turn on VPN in Yandex Browser
If you are in Ukraine, the first problem you will encounter is loading the browser itself. All you need is to download the browser from the Yandex mirror. You can download the browser at this link - https://getyabrowser.com/ru/
Right after VPN installations you will already have it turned on. If suddenly, your blocked sites do not open, you need to do the following:
- Open the settings. In the right, upper corner 3 dashes - ≡ and press settings.
- Scroll down to the Turbo section and select Automatically turn on ....
- Press 3 keys at the same time - Ctrl + Shift + Del and delete the "files saved in the cache".
- Restart your browser and enjoy free surfing.
Second way:
If the above for some reason does not work for you, do not be upset. Yandex Browser supports all extensions from “Opera” and you can easily install the VPN plugin.
To do this, click in the upper right corner of the 3 dashes ≡ and click "Extensions". Then scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "Directory of extensions for Yandex.Browser". Next, in the search, write VPN and install any of the proposed plugins. Restart your browser, you're done!
Turn on VPN in Opera
The Opera is exactly the same as in Yandex Browser. More precisely, there are two ways to enable VPN:
- Built from Opera
- Install extension
Let's now consider each method separately.
Method one - built-in VPN
- Click "Menu", then "Settings".
- Select "Security" in the left menu. You need a VPN section (enable it by checking the box).
- Ready. Now, next to the address bar, you have a corresponding button where you can enable / disable VPN and change the country in case of interruptions.
The second way is to install the extension.
I can’t even guess why the built-in VPN didn’t please you, but I think, just in case, it’s worth writing an alternative:
To install the extension, you can open the directory through the "menu" button and write in the VPN search. Or just paste / open this link in the address bar - https://addons.opera.com/en/search/?query=vpn
After installing the extension, restart your browser and you can open any blocked site.
Turn on VPN in Google Chrome
Google Chrome does not have a built-in VPN, but it has the largest collection of extensions, among which you can quickly find everything and for free.
To enable VPN in Chrome, you need to:
- Click on the ellipsis in the upper right corner. Further " Additional tools", Then" Extensions ". Or paste in the address bar - chrome: // extensions /
- In the search, write "VPN".
- Install the extension of your choice.
I have " Free proxy server VPN Hotspot Shield - Unblock Websites ”. Works flawlessly and has never slowed down. If you also want to install it yourself, you can immediately follow the link - chrome: // extensions /? Id = and download.
VPN in Mozilla Firefox
As you understand, here it is exactly the same as in other browsers, but for full picture I will write in detail. To open access to all sites, do the following:
- Paste / follow the link - https://addons.mozilla.org/en/firefox/
- WITH right side you have the "Add-ons search" located. Search for "VPN" and press "Enter"
- Then the choice is yours, but I recommend installing "Hoxx VPN Proxy"Or" Hotspot Shield is free VPN Proxy ".
- Install the add-on, activate, restart the browser.
Ready. Now all resources on the Internet are available to you. As you can see, nothing complicated.
VPN browsers
If you do not have any desire to install something additionally, you can use browsers that have already built Proxy support into their product. Of course, I recommend using the ones mentioned above, but suddenly you need a different one.
List of browsers with built-in Proxy:
- Yandex Browser (see above).
- Opera. See above.
- TOR. Old, popular. Download here - https://www.torproject.org/download/download-easy
When downloading, do not forget to select Russian.
- Go! Browser From mail.ru. Download here - https://gobro.mail.ru
- Orbitum - it is not clear what, I do not leave the link.
- FreeU is a bit dumb. I do not recommend it.
VPN for Android
If you are using one of the browsers listed above, then enable VPN in it in the same way as in regular browser(see above). If you prefer to use another application, then you need to install another one that will give full access.
To install a VPN on Android, you need to:
- Open " Google play"And write in the search" VPN ".
- Select one of the applications and install.
- Launch the application and minimize it. Now you can open your browser and view any sites.
Personally, I would recommend you the application "Turbo VPN - Unlimited Free VPN". It is fast, lightweight, and works more or less stably. Available at the link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=free.vpn.unblock.proxy.turbovpn
That's all. Nothing complicated!
Today I would like to touch on the topic of specialized browser extensions Google chrome.
It is hardly possible to surprise anyone with the blocking of certain Internet resources. However, any problem always gives rise to a corresponding solution. Surely you know that there are specialized resources and applications that can effectively bypass various online bans. In this article, you will discover the best free VPN-extensions.
TunnelBear VPN
A fairly popular VPN service that successfully combines speed and excellent anonymity. In the arsenal of the expansion, there are 15 servers that hide your real location.
To start using TunnelBear, you need to download a special branded application and create your own personal account... After registration is complete, you will be provided with 750 MB of traffic for a month. Not a lot, but better than nothing.
An excellent VPN, which, however, is not devoid of some paid services... Interestingly, the extension does not require you to go through the registration procedure. It should be noted that the free version of the service has a limited set of servers. If you cannot do without a high-speed connection, then you will come to the rescue paid option extensions.
Completely free VPN that gives you complete freedom in terms of traffic consumption. There are 15 different servers available for connection. Note that the extension is based on the principle of peer-to-peer service. This means that all devices connected to the system are involved in the traffic exchange process.
Another good VPN extension. The main disadvantage of Touch VPN is the small number of available servers(4 pieces). It is also worth noting that the speed of data exchange in the service directly depends on the number of users using your server at the moment.
To work with the service, you should go through a simple registration procedure. After the end of the authorization, you will become the happy owner of the complete free VPN With unlimited traffic... Tell me, what else does an ordinary Internet user need to be happy? Among the key extension options, you can also highlight the automatic activation of a secure connection when opening certain resources.
Runet blocking bypass
Recently I have been using this particular anonymizer. Lightweight, simple, free, no traffic restrictions. There is an opportunity to work in automatic mode by type clicked and forgot.
Today, the acronym VPN can be heard literally on every corner. Services, browser plugins and even routers with a VPN connection option are emerging. Many users use a VPN connection to access sites that are blocked in the country. Others use it to increase general security when going online. However, most VPN users do not know the principles of its work.
VPN technology in simple terms
VPN stands for Virtual Private network("Virtual private network"). Let's take a closer look at this definition. We will start from the word Private, which is the main one in this term. It implies that:
The VPN connection is secure, private and is created personally for the user with the help of some virtual servers... Information passes through this server and then gets to the user without the ability to track it. It can be compared to a car hiding in a tunnel with many exits. Bystander does not see where this car is going inside the tunnel, and cannot figure out exactly where it will leave.
There is usually no need to use a VPN connection all the time. It slows down your network speed, so it's best to turn on your VPN before accessing a site where you want to remain anonymous.
What is such a secure connection used for:
I would like to talk about whether it violates using a VPN laws of Russia. In fact, of course not. And it's not even that a VPN can be used for a variety of purposes, and not just to access prohibited sites. The technology for blocking sites in Russia is imperfect. Quite recently, my provider closed access to many sites that they did not even think to prohibit, they came under attack by accident. Other users faced the same problem. In this case, VPN, although it was used to bypass the blocking, allowed access to services, including those for which people paid their money (for example, to the Playstation Network service). Maybe someday the very use of a VPN will be banned, but I hope it will not come to that. With regard to access to sites that are prohibited in our country, I in no way urge anyone to use loopholes in the system. The purpose of this article is to educate people about VPNs, not teach them how to bypass official bans.
Video: VPN in Brief
VPN in Google Chrome
Some browsers have the option to enable VPN by default, but Google Chrome is not one of them. To use a VPN connection in this browser, you need to install one of the popular custom extensions.
One of the benefits of using VPN extensions is that they don't have any special technical requirements... If it works for you google browser Chrome, VPN extensions will also work correctly.
VPN extensions for Google Chrome
There are many VPN access extensions, but they all differ in connection quality and other parameters. But before we start looking at specific extensions, let's figure out how to install them:
- After opening the browser, find and click on the icon with three horizontal stripes in the corner of the screen.
Click on the button with three bars to open the drop-down menu
- Go to the Tools or Tools section.
- Then select Extensions.
In the "Tools" section, select "Extensions"
- You will see a list of all installed extensions... Here you need to click on the "Get more" line to open the extension store.
In the extensions selection window, click on the Get more extensions button
- After choosing an extension in the store, click on the plus that appears on the right side of the page.
Click on the plus on the extension page to add it
- And confirm its addition with the "Add" button.
Click the "Add" button for the extension to be added
- The extension is installed in your browser.
ZenMate
Extension for ZenMate browsers offers easy access to VPN servers. Into the devil paid version extensions, you can choose a server in one of four countries. If you have a paid premium account, the choice will increase to thirty. The extension requires a simple registration after being added to the browser:
This extension has only one major drawback. Servers in free version are often overloaded, so the connection speed may not be good at all. The paid version of the extension does not have this problem, although the speed decreases, but the Internet works fine.
In the paid version of ZenMate extension, the internet speed is higher
Video: how to use the ZenMate extension
Hola VPN
The Hola service was quite popular at the time. Easy installation expansion, completely free access to the servers. But, unfortunately, the developers turned out to be not the most honest people. The fact is that the Hola service not only opened a VPN connection to the user, but also installed malware on the computer, used user traffic to DDOS attacks and had other hidden and unpleasant effects. Now the rating of this service on most sites is very low.
Hola extension has been found to be dangerous for users
Browsec
Next in line is the Browsec service. He's totally on English language... The paid version starts at 220 rubles per month. In the free version, you can choose a server from one of four countries, and in the paid version - from twenty-four. This extension is doing well with protecting user traffic: it hides the user's IP address, encrypts his data, and helps bypass blocking.
Installing this extension is very simple:
The downside of this extension is complete absence information about its developers. The entire privacy policy remains hidden, and no one guarantees that the situation with extension Hola will not happen again here. On the other hand, so far the developers have not given any cause for alarm. It's good free extension no limit on the amount of traffic.
An extension made by developers in Hong Kong that allows you to connect to multiple servers in a dozen countries. The price of the paid version is from 300 rubles per month. There is no Russian language. The following advantages of this service can be distinguished:
There are also disadvantages:
- from time to time the service crashes regardless of its version;
- data encryption is not performed, that is, the service allows you to bypass locks, but does not guarantee the protection of information.
This extension requires registration before use, it is extremely simple. It is enough to enter the address Email and then confirm the registration via an inbound email.
TouchVPN
This extension stands out for being completely free. There are no subscriptions, premium versions, and the like. You just install the extension and you can use the VPN connection unlimitedly. In addition, there are other advantages:
The only disadvantages are the lack of support for the Russian language, but in the case of this expansion, this is not at all scary.
Video: How to Use TouchVPN
Using a VPN is practically a necessity today. It is important to choose a reliable extension for your VPN connection, as the safety of your private information depends on it. After the right choice will be made, the connection will be anonymous and there will be no more problems with inaccessible sites.
Which user has never had an offensive situation: looking for necessary information, follow the link to a very promising site and OOPS! it is blocked in your country for some reason. Unpleasant, but completely solvable. On the network you can find many programs that hide your IP address, thereby deceiving the tracking programs and letting them go to inaccessible sites.
The extension for Browser Browsec VPN. After installing it, you can start data encryption at any time. And you're done: all traffic will be forwarded through the secure cloud network... As a result, it will be impossible to analyze your actions (and understand that it is you).
This method works both globally (for example, it opens access to sites prohibited in the country), and more narrowly, in particular, in corporate network... It's not a secret for anyone that often the bosses assign the task of blocking the system administrators on working computers social networks and all kinds of "entertainment" sites. After installing Browsec VPN, this chaos no longer concerns you. Unless, of course, the boss sneaks up from behind and finds a blocked portal.
Key features
Browsec VPN is a browser extension, not a separate program, requires much less resources, while performing its functions perfectly. As soon as you click on its icon (appears to the right of address bar) and it will start working. Your IP address will change to a foreign one, and now you can work with the sites you need in complete confidence in your security. All you need is to download Browsec VPN for free.
Browsec VPN bypasses both corporate network restrictions and regional bans. In addition, the extension solves the issue of data confidentiality. No one will be able to track the sites that you visit while the VPN is turned on. After all, according to the data, it was not you at all.
Pros and cons of extension
- Requires little space and network resources.
- Helps to bypass the ban on visiting certain resources.
- Hides your online activities.
- You can download Browsec VPN in Russian.
- Not found yet.
Which browsers is compatible with
Chrome, Firefox, Opera
Browsec VPN for Google Chrome
Browsec VPN for Mozilla
Browsec VPN for Yandex Browser
