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worldwide web.Add in the endless number of customisation options to be had by using various extensions and you can really turn Chrome into a
personal browser tuned to your exact preferences
Of course, among this bewildering array of potential add-ons for Chrome are extensions from VPN providers, but how do you pick out the best
oneThe best Chrome VPN in 20181
ExpressVPNBest all-round VPN for ChromeNumber of servers: 2000 | Server locations: 148 | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum devices supported:
on the software front, and its Chrome extension is no exception
mind here is that you cannot use the ExpressVPN browser extension without having the appropriate ExpressVPN desktop app installed.The
service did well in our performance tests, with speeds only slightly slower than our normal (non-VPN) rates
There are three available subscriptions which come with a 30-day money-back guarantee
The packages available are:2
Hotspot ShieldNumber of servers: 2500 | Server locations: 25 | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum devices supported: 5Fast download speedsFree
7-day trialFairly expensiveLimited configuration optionsAfter downloading the Hotspot Shield extension from the Chrome store, it only takes
Hotspot Shield uses 256-bit encryption and frequently updates its browser add-on.As mentioned, there is a location-limited free version, and
though, that Hotspot Shield is not cheap (although the 2-year plan is a good deal) with three pricing plans available
As mentioned, the 2-year plan provides the most bang for your buck
The packages available are:3
SaferVPNBest balance of performance and priceNumber of servers: 700+ | Server locations: 34 | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum devices supported:
connection which grants access to over 30 server locations
usage).The provider manages its global server network in-house, which doubtless helps on the performance front, and indeed we enjoyed good
three price plans at your disposal with the 2-year plan offering the best value for money
The packages available are:4
NordVPNBest for ad and malware-free browsingNumber of servers: 4875 | Server locations: 62 | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum devices supported:
up an account with the provider
malware-laden sites, making your browsing a more streamlined and safer experience
The extension is also lightweight and user-friendly with just a simple couple of clicks needed to get things going.Performance-wise, speeds
were solid enough and certainly acceptable
Users have a large server network at their disposal, with over 4,850 servers and counting across the globe
There are four available plans which come with a 30-day money-back guarantee
With the exception of the monthly subscription, the plans are reasonably affordable with the limited three-year plan being particularly good
The packages available are:5
BlocklessNumber of servers: N/A | Server locations: 10 | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum devices supported: 1-5Free planFast performanceOverly
It offers a simple point-and-click experience, automatically detecting the fastest server available to you based on your region
On top of that, there are only 10 server locations and the extension has no advanced features
Premium plan is reasonably priced and comes with full access to all regions, five simultaneous connections and an advanced ad blocker, among
The packages available are:6
TunnelBearNumber of servers: ~1,000 | Server locations: 20 | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum devices supported: 5Free planHighly user
friendlyLong-distance performance can be slowThis Canadian provider is very user-friendly with some great performance, although longer
The service is very simple to use and to use the extension, all you need is an email address.TunnelBear offers a free plan with a limitation
That being said, you can get an extra 1GB if you tweet about TunnelBear, and there is an exclusive TheIndianSubcontinent deal (available
here) that will get you an additional 5GB of data.If you want more protection, the service also has a blocker add-on (blocks various
tracking) for Chrome which works great with the VPN extension
As usual, the yearly plan offers the best value and the packages available are:7
WindscribeNumber of servers: 530+ | Server locations: 100 | IP addresses: N/A | Maximum devices supported: UnlimitedSupport for unlimited
devicesFree plan with 10GB of monthly dataAverage speedsThe Canadian provider has some great features that really make them stand out
First, an unlimited number of devices is supported which is a huge boon for families, and, you have a free plan with a whopping 10GB of
The extension also has a built-in ad blocker
As mentioned, you can use the extension for free but of course, there are some restrictions
Mainly, you can only use it on one device and you only have access to 10 locations.Unfortunately, the performance is a bit lackluster and in
our testing, we recorded only average speeds, especially at longer distances
The default security protocol is OpenVPN and there are also some additional features like a killswitch.Apart from the free plan, you have a
choice of three paid plans, with the 2-year plan offering the best value
your privacy while surfing, and to bypass censorship or unblock geo-restricted content
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