Is BP Proxy Switcher Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: BP Proxy Switcher earns a safety grade B, 67.6 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
67.6/100
Grade B · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
BP Proxy Switcher earns a safety grade of B (67.6/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (45%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, BP Proxy Switcher looks broadly trustworthy. 90,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.9/5 from 41 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-22. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open BP Proxy Switcher's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other browser extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 45% · 11.2/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 66% · 6.6/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests a broad set of permissions that allow it to control your browser’s proxy settings, read and modify all network requests to any website, and access data on every page you visit. The proxy, webRequest, declarativeNetRequest, and host permission are standard for a proxy switcher, as they are
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind BP Proxy Switcher?
- Publisher buyproxies.org
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 345 browser extensions we track, BP Proxy Switcher scores higher on safety than 12% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
BP Proxy Switcher FAQ
- Is BP Proxy Switcher safe?
- BP Proxy Switcher earns a safety grade of B (67.6/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind BP Proxy Switcher?
- BP Proxy Switcher is operated by buyproxies.org.
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