Is Best Proxy Switcher Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests powerful permissions that allow it to manage your proxy settings and observe or modify all network requests. The "proxy" permission lets it control how your browser connects to the internet, while "webRequest" combined with host access to all websites means it can see and potentially alter every request your browser makes. The "management" permission can also interact with other installed extensions. For a proxy switcher, broad network access is functionally necessary, but this level of access is very high and requires significant trust.

General-purpose browser extensions that handle all your web traffic carry inherent privacy considerations. A careful user should understand that any extension with this permission scope could technically log browsing activity or inject content, even if its stated purpose is simply to switch proxies. It is wise to verify that the proxy service itself is reputable and that the extension's behavior aligns with its privacy policy.

In this case, the fact sheet shows a strong Data & Privacy score, with the developer declaring that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes. However, the Permissions & Access score is notably lower, reflecting the extensive capabilities granted. The publisher identity score is moderate, which is a factor to weigh when granting such deep access to your browser.