Is Free VPN Proxy - 1VPN Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests a broad set of permissions that allow it to act as a full VPN proxy. The proxy and webRequest permissions, combined with host access, let it redirect all your browser traffic through its servers. This is expected for a VPN service, but it also means the extension can technically see and modify everything you do online, including encrypted pages if it uses its own certificates. The privacy and webRequestAuthProvider permissions further allow it to alter network-related settings and handle authentication requests.

For any VPN extension, a careful user should understand that all browsing data passes through the provider's infrastructure. The privacy and security of your data depend entirely on the provider's logging policies, encryption standards, and server security. Free VPN services in particular have a well-documented history of monetizing user data or containing hidden tracking, so it is wise to review the developer's privacy policy and technical audits before trusting one with sensitive traffic.

The fact sheet shows a strong maintenance record and high community reputation, which suggests active development and general user satisfaction. However, the weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, with the publisher listed as unknown. This lack of clear corporate identity makes it harder to assess who is ultimately responsible for the service and how they handle the authentication and location data they declare collecting.