Privacy Badger vs Urban VPN Proxy: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Privacy Badger | Urban VPN Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | EFF Technologists | Urban VPN |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-04 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are privacy & security extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Privacy Badger leads on permissions & access (85% vs 77%).
- Urban VPN Proxy leads on data & privacy (85% vs 50%).
- On maintenance & ownership, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- On community reputation, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Privacy Badger | Urban VPN Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 14.17/16.67 | 19.17/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 2/4 | 13.6/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Total | 83.32/100 | 82.81/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Privacy Badger safer than Urban VPN Proxy?
On the evidence we have measured, they tie at 83/100 across 5 shared safety dimensions. The detailed breakdown above shows where each one is stronger.
Is Privacy Badger safe?
Privacy Badger currently holds safety grade A (83/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by EFF Technologists. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Urban VPN Proxy safe?
Urban VPN Proxy currently holds safety grade A (83/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Urban VPN. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: Privacy Badger safety report · Urban VPN Proxy safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.