Proton VPN browser extension release notes
Here are the latest release notes for the Proton VPN browser extension. Note that the release dates may be approximate, as we don’t always update the Chrome and Firefox extensions at exactly the same time.
You can also view the release notes for our other apps.
- Download Proton VPN browser extension for Chrome
- Download Proton VPN browser extension for Firefox
- Learn how to use the Proton VPN browser extension
If you need any help with Proton VPN for iPhone and iPad, please contact our support team. If you have a paid Proton VPN plan, you can also contact us via live chat.
Release notes
Latest release
Version 1.2.9: July 29, 2024
- We fixed an issue on the split tunneling screen
Release history
Version 1.2.8: July 29, 2024
- If you’re on our Free plan, you can now change server (randomly selected in a different region) after a cooldown period
Version 1.2.7: June 17, 2024
- Made the popup faster to load and display
- Prevented the extension trying to reconnect when the browser starts if you’re logged out
- Improved bug reports and fixed compatibility issues
- Updated language translations
Version 1.2.6: May 28, 2024
- Changed the extension’s behavior so that sessions will continue to run, even if the Resume from where you left off setting is not enabled
- Modified the extension to prevent bootstrap requests from running as soon as it is started
- Improved recovery on proxy and network errors
- Created a notification that alerts you if another extension is altering the VPN settings
- Updated language translations
Version 1.2.5: May 8, 2024
- Updated the Syrian flag
- Updated translations
- Allowed the Firefox extension to also proxy requests via WebSocket and FTP (this feature is already available on the Chrome extension)
Version 1.2.4: April 8, 2024
- Prevented the extension from showing servers that you cannot connect to
- Added updated language translations
Version 1.2.3: April 4, 2024
- Improved crash reports
- Fixed error message handling
Version 1.2.2: April 3, 2024
- Shortened the title to Proton VPN: Fast & Secure
- Updated the default number of servers
Version 1.2.1: April 3, 2024
- Ensured HTTP connections are correctly routed through the VPN tunnel. If you had a previous version of the extension installed, you’ll be asked for permission to allow this
- Excluded local network from the tunnel using IP range matching
- Improved search sorting and UX
- Updated translations
Version 1.2.0: April 3, 2024
- Fixed bug that asked the user to sign in again
Version 1.1.1: March 26, 2024
- Optimized API cache handling
- Fixed the missing name display for United Kingdom
- Implemented an auto crash report (with the option to opt-out in the Settings menu)
Version 1.1.0: March 5, 2024
- Optimized how server list loads
- Updated the auto-connect settings so that a Secure Core server will only be used if it matches the last server connected to
- Tweaked the support form so that it will now auto-fill with the information we already have
- Made a change so that you can now connect to all other Proton services with the browser extension connected (before this, connections to the self API and Pass were blocked)
Version 1.0.8: February 27, 2024
- Further updated the package build to comply with Mozilla’s review process
Version 1.0.7: February 11, 2024
- Updated the package build to comply with Mozilla’s review process
Version 1.0.6: February 11, 2024
- Made auto-connect respect the Secure Core setting
Version 1.0.5: February 11, 2024
- Prevented a conflict with Proton Pass extension on login
Version 1.0.4: February 11, 2024
- Reverted release 1.0.3
Version 1.0.3: February 11, 2024
- Improved load balancing
- Fixed login issue when both Pass and VPN are active
Version 1.0.2: February 11, 2024
- Added new languages (now available in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Belarusian, Czech, Hindi, Ukrainian, Turkish, Romanian)
- Fixed inaccurate Network is Unreachable error
- Tweaked the app so that you automatically return to the login screen when the session is revoked or expired
Version 1.0.1: February 11, 2024
- Added a toggle to enable/disable notifications
- Improved the Chrome extension so that you can now connect to devices on your local network
- Improved connection speeds when the extension was automatically restarted by the browser
Version 1.0.0: February 11, 2024
- Added Secure Core
- Added Split Tunneling
Version 0.1.8: February 11, 2024
- Fixed a disconnection bug
- Fixed a bug on the sign-in screen
Version 0.1.7: February 11, 2024
- Made the app more accessible
- Prevented the app from trying to quick connect to servers undergoing maintenance
- Tweaked the extension’s default behavior so that it connects using the last setup when the browser closed. We also provided an option toggle for this behavior
- Added anonymous telemetry (and the option in Settings to allow or disallow this)
Version 0.1.6: February 11, 2024
- Fixed a token refresh issue to ensure the connection to the VPN server remains open
Version 0.1.5: February 11, 2024
- Updated the app to check on Proton plan when starting
Version 0.1.4: February 11, 2024
- Tweaked the app to use storage session whenever possible
Version 0.1.3: February 11, 2024
- Made accessibility improvements
- Fixed a persistent error screen issue