The ExpressVPN browser extension requires a number of permissions to operate.
On Chrome:
On Firefox:
We only use these permissions for the purposes of providing you with VPN, privacy, and security functionality, such as malware protection, WebRTC blocks, and location spoofing. We do not monitor or collect logs of your activity or your connections. To learn more about our commitment to your privacy, please see the ExpressVPN Privacy Policy.
Below are the detailed permissions we request and what they are used for.
Permission
Usage
nativeMessaging
Used to securely communicate with the ExpressVPN desktop app.
Privacy
Used to prevent WebRTC leaks.
all_urls
Used to spoof location requests, to block malware and phishing, and to implement HTTPS Everywhere.
webRequest
Used to block sites known for malware and phishing and to implement HTTPS Everywhere.
webRequestBlocking
Used to block sites known for malware and phishing and to implement HTTPS Everywhere.
tabs
Used to block sites known for malware and phishing.
notifications
Used to show you notifications regarding VPN connection status changes.
alarms
Used to download a list of malware and phishing sites to be blocked every 24 hours.
storage
Used to store internal data needed by the extension to operate.
unlimitedStorage
Used to increase the amount of storage the extension can use. We store configuration settings, app status information, and lists of malware and phishing sites to be blocked. This storage can only be accessed by the extension itself. No website or other extension can see it.
webNavigation
Not currently used—reserved for potential future functionality (content blocking).
contextMenus
Not currently used—reserved for potential future functionality (whitelisting websites to exempt them from privacy and security features).
cookies
Not currently used—reserved for potential future functionality (cookie management).
proxy
Not currently used—reserved for potential future functionality (proxy connections).
About requests for permissions
Occasionally, we may need to request additional permissions, and Chrome will ask you to re-enable the extension. These requests are genuine and safe to approve.
Click the exclamation mark icon (!) in the Chrome toolbar and select ExpressVPN for Chrome requires new permissions.
Click Re-enable.
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