How to do it
- 1Add ZoneBlade to ChromeInstall it from the Chrome Web Store, or Edge Add-ons for Edge. It's free.
- 2Accept and pin itThe welcome page explains what passes through ZoneBlade. Accept, then pin the icon so it's one click away.
- 3Turn it onClick the icon, choose a country and switch it on. Sites now see an address in that country: check at zoneblade.com/ip.
What a browser VPN protects
A VPN for Chrome encrypts what you do in the browser and hides your IP address from the sites you visit. On public Wi-Fi, the network can see that you use ZoneBlade and which country, but not which sites.
It doesn't cover other apps. Email apps, games and anything outside Chrome or Edge connect as they normally would. For most people, the browser is where it matters: it's where you sign in, shop and search.
Free without the usual catch
Many free VPNs limit your data, show adverts, run on a timer or make money from your browsing. ZoneBlade Free has unlimited data in 6 countries, no ads, no timer, and doesn't keep a record of the sites you visit.
Premium opens all 180 countries and as many country tabs as you like, for people who want more. Free stays free either way.
A different country in each tab
Most VPNs move the whole browser to one country. ZoneBlade can also give each Chrome tab group its own: name a group “DE Germany” and every tab in it browses from Germany, while the rest of your tabs carry on as usual. Each country keeps its own cookies and sign-ins.
Good to know
- It covers Chrome and Edge, not other apps on your computer or phone.
- No VPN makes you anonymous: sites still know you when you sign in, and by their own cookies.
- Some sites block VPNs. If one won't load, try another country or turn ZoneBlade off for it with a site rule.
Questions
Is there a completely free VPN for Chrome?
Yes. ZoneBlade Free has no time limit and no data cap in 6 countries, needs no account and shows no ads.
Does a VPN extension protect my whole computer?
No. An extension protects the browser it's installed in. ZoneBlade covers Chrome and Edge; other apps connect as usual.
Does ZoneBlade work in Microsoft Edge?
Yes. It's the same extension, from Edge Add-ons.
Will a VPN slow Chrome down?
A little, as with any VPN, because your traffic takes a longer route. Free is quick enough for browsing and video, and Premium is faster.
