VPN for Chrome: Download the ExpressVPN extension

A VPN server is a proxy server—the terms “VPN” and “VPN proxy” are interchangeable. If the proxy server is using HTTPS (also referred to as TLS, previously SSL), then it is actually very similar to a VPN.

A VPN server needs more permissions on the local device than a simple web proxy and, as a result, usually requires users to install a separate app—which is the case for ExpressVPN. Our VPN extension controls our VPN app on your device, which in turn protects all your traffic, not just your browser traffic as a proxy extension would.

Yes, Google can track you if you’re using a VPN if you are logged into your Google account while browsing online. While a VPN browser extension for Google Chrome hides your IP address and encrypts all data, your activity will still be tied to your Google account. To avoid this, consider surfing the web while using Incognito mode.

Yes, it is safe to use the ExpressVPN Google Chrome browser extension as it has been specially designed with privacy top of mind. With super fast connection speeds, strong data encryption, a kill switch, and easy server switching, using the ExpressVPN Google Chrome extension is much safer than using a free browser extension that doesn’t come with the same protection.

The ExpressVPN Google Chrome browser extension is also unique in that it controls the full-featured VPN app. That means all of your online activity is protected by the VPN, not just what passes through your browser.

Your browser history is typically stored inside your browser. Using a VPN will not change this. But you can clear browsing data in Google Chrome.

Your browsing history might also be inferred by others monitoring your internet connection, such as your internet service provider or Wi-Fi operator. ExpressVPN encrypts all your internet traffic, making it impossible for an ISP or rogue Wi-Fi to record the sites you visit.

Note that browser history is not the same as search history. If you are logged in to Google and using its search engine, those searches will be recorded even if you are using a Chrome extension VPN.

Security is at the forefront of what we do at ExpressVPN. Not only do we aim to design our apps and systems to offer a high level of privacy and security, but we also routinely engage independent auditors to validate our security claims. It’s one of the best ways for our users to know if they can trust our services to protect them.

To disable ExpressVPN in Google Chrome:

• Click ⋮> More tools > Extensions.

• Locate the ExpressVPN Chrome browser extension and click Remove > Remove.

To use the ExpressVPN Chrome extension in Incognito mode on Google Chrome:

• Click ⋮> More tools > Extensions.

• Locate the ExpressVPN Chrome browser extension and click Details.

• Scroll down and toggle Allow in Incognito

A VPN, or virtual private network, provides a secure tunnel between your devices and the internet. VPNs help to change your location, protect your privacy, increase your security, and unblock censored content.

A VPN extension is an add-on that lets you use and control a VPN service through your browser. With ExpressVPN, the extension acts as a remote control for the app, while offering a few added features like dark mode.

No, Chrome does not have a built-in VPN. Using ExpressVPN on your device protects all your internet traffic, including your activity on Chrome, giving you access to a wide selection of VPN server locations and increased online privacy and security.

With servers across the world in 105 countries, best-in-class encryption, and ultra-fast speeds that offer minimal buffering, ExpressVPN is the best and most reliable Chrome VPN extension available.