Is Proxy Switcher Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests the proxy permission to control how the browser connects to the network — exactly what a proxy switcher needs to route traffic through a specific server. The storage permission lets it save your proxy list and settings, and notifications can show status alerts. These are standard and expected for a tool of this type.

Proxy-switching tools have inherent network-level access, so a user should be aware that the extension can set which proxy all browser requests pass through. While the developer declares they do not sell or misuse data, the actual privacy protection depends heavily on the proxy servers you configure — the extension itself does not see traffic content if it only sets browser proxy settings, but it could collect configuration data. Because the publisher (“Lynn”) has limited verifiable identity and the community reputation score is modest, a cautious user may want to verify that the extension comes from a source they trust, and inspect the saved proxy rules.

The fact sheet’s strongest mark is Maintenance & Ownership, scoring full marks, which suggests the extension is actively kept up to date and under consistent control. Its weakest point is Publisher & Identity, meaning the developer does not have a well-established public footprint — something typical for many small open-source or personal projects. This combination is common: a well-maintained utility from a less-known author can be functional, but users should balance the convenience against the trust required for a tool that can redirect all browser connections.