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Proxy Client for Onion Chrome Extension Analysis

Privacy, Security & Ad Blockers

Chrome extension ID: kjoabfljeghcinlpjhdbdfbcflapkccm

This extension manages browser proxy settings to route web traffic through a locally installed Tor process. It includes features for WebRTC leak protection and the ability to request a new IP identity, requiring a mandatory external NodeJS native client installation.

Developer:tlintspr
Version:0.2.1
Size:176KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

4K+

Rating

3.5

30 reviews

Languages

7 locales

Includes Deutsch, English, Nederlands, français...

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Privacy, Security & Ad Blockers

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The extension positions itself as a lightweight bridge for users who want to tunnel Chrome traffic through the Tor network. It emphasizes ease of integration with local Tor executables to provide IP masking without the performance overhead of the full Tor Browser.

Inferred product pattern

Technical utility wrapper for local proxy software.

Review-backed pain points

Users struggle with the technical requirement of installing a NodeJS native client bridge, leading to confusion and frustration.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of intuitive, beginner-friendly setup guides and reliable IP masking verification for all users.

Tags
TorProxyPrivacyWebRTCAnonymity
Target users

- Privacy-conscious users

- Users needing IP masking

Primary use cases

- IP address obfuscation

- WebRTC leak prevention

- Bypassing network restrictions

Positive themes

- Provides a faster alternative to using the standalone Tor Browser for specific browsing tasks

Negative themes

- Complex setup process involving external dependencies

- Reports of failure to effectively hide IP addresses

- Compatibility issues with non-standard environments like Chromebooks

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- Privacy complaints detected

- No payment required; friction stems from technical setup complexity.

Evidence boundary: Based on a mix of positive experiences regarding speed and negative feedback focused on technical installation hurdles and suspected IP leakage. Review sample size is small and reflects diverse technical skill levels, which may bias the assessment of 'failure' to install.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

Users expressed frustration over language barriers in documentation and general setup difficulty.

Reliability

Multiple users reported the extension fails to change their IP address as promised.

Privacy

Users expressed concern that the extension reports connection success while still leaking their real IP.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 1

- Videos: 1

- Languages: 7

Trust signals

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 0.2.1

- Size: 176KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

Tor proxy Chromehide IP ChromeTor extension for ChromeWebRTC leak blocker

Comparison

Tor Browser vs Chrome extensionTor proxy alternatives

Problem

extension not workingIP leakhow to set up Tor extension

Alternative

best privacy extensionsanonymous browsing tools

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Screenshots

Proxy Client for Onion screenshot

Links

Website: add0n.com

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