Private Internet Access extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 66/10032 findings

Describes the Firefox listing; other stores are scanned separately and can score differently. Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: private-internet-access-ext

Permissions (12)

  • Access to all websites
  • Access browser cookies
  • Observe web requests

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Internet Access safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Private Internet Access at 66/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Private Internet Access require?

Private Internet Access requests 12 permissions. The most significant: Access to all websites, Access browser cookies, Observe web requests. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Private Internet Access?

Private Internet Access is published by PrivateInternetAccess. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.