Is Urban VPN Proxy Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Urban VPN Proxy earns a safety grade A, 82.8 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
82.8/100
Grade A · 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
Urban VPN Proxy earns a safety grade of A (82.8/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Community Reputation (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Urban VPN Proxy comes through cleanly. 7,000,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.7/5 from 68,600 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-09-01. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Urban VPN Proxy's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other privacy & security extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 77% · 19.2/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 85% · 13.6/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 100% · 10/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests powerful permissions typical of a VPN tool. It can route all your browser traffic through a remote proxy, intercept web requests, and access every website you visit. The scripting permission also lets it inject code into pages, and management allows it to interact with other installed extensions. While a VPN needs broad access to function, the inclusion of scripting capabilities goes beyond basic traffic routing and means the provider could technically modify webpage content.
A central safety consideration for any VPN extension is that the provider can observe your browsing activity. Urban VPN’s declared privacy practices confirm it collects location, web history, and website content. The developer states this data is not sold or used for creditworthiness, but a user must fully trust the company behind the service. Popular VPN tools are also frequent targets for counterfeit extensions in app stores, so installing the correct, official version is essential.
The fact sheet shows a strong community reputation with millions of users and high ratings, which suggests general user satisfaction. However, the weakest dimension is publisher identity, with a lower transparency score. This combination means that while the extension is well-liked and actively maintained, the organization behind it remains less clearly identified than some commercial alternatives, something privacy-conscious users may want to weigh.
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 Urban VPN Proxy?
- Publisher Urban VPN
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 10 Privacy & Security extensions we track, Urban VPN Proxy scores higher on safety than 60% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Privacy & Security extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Urban VPN Proxy FAQ
- Is Urban VPN Proxy safe?
- Urban VPN Proxy earns a safety grade of A (82.8/100) 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 Urban VPN Proxy?
- Urban VPN Proxy is operated by Urban VPN.
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