Reviews for NordVPN - a VPN proxy extension for Firefox
NordVPN - a VPN proxy extension for Firefox by NordVPN
Review by Volvith
Rated 2 out of 5
by Volvith, 4 years agoUp until recently i haven't had any problems with NordVPN, but that's changed in the last 2-3 months or so. Recently they've started using LOCAL ISP's IP addresses for their services, which means that their prime selling point, being security, anonymity, and access to local blocked services and websites is pretty much null and void.
DO NOT USE THIS EXTENSION, as you do not have control over what IP your traffic is routed, and there's a good chance they'll use local (from the same country you are from) ISP's to assign you an IP.
IMPORTANT EDIT: Not just that, when refreshing your IP, or when the application randomly changes IP, it exposes your IP/network to your ISP, without any apparent killswitch built in. Citation needed, because there is a chance your network is still encrypted, but i somehow doubt that.
They'll say 'we choose the IP based on what's best for you', completely disregarding the problems with that. IP's change randomly quite often, which means that there's a chance that you won't even notice you've rolled into a local ISP when it happens. Refreshing your connection will often give you the same exact IP address as well, and you don't have an option to select a specific IP address in any way, shape or form.
Bypassing local restrictions is one of the number one reasons to get a VPN these days, and failing to deliver on the promise of that service is to fail as a VPN service.
I will not be extending my subscription past march this year (end of term), and i will not be returning to NordVPN.
I don't believe a 1 star review is warranted, since the service, operationally, functions quite well. The speeds are decent, and the ease of use is tempting to say the least, but the fact they're using local (national) ISP's for their services, paired with some of the other security concerns that have come up in the last 2 years regarding NordVPN (look them up if interested), i can not in good conscience recommend this extension.
Encryption alone means nothing if you cannot access services that are locally blocked by IP/DNS.
If you're looking for a good VPN service, there's better ones out there.
I for one, can no longer trust NordVPN with the security of my internet traffic.
DO NOT USE THIS EXTENSION, as you do not have control over what IP your traffic is routed, and there's a good chance they'll use local (from the same country you are from) ISP's to assign you an IP.
IMPORTANT EDIT: Not just that, when refreshing your IP, or when the application randomly changes IP, it exposes your IP/network to your ISP, without any apparent killswitch built in. Citation needed, because there is a chance your network is still encrypted, but i somehow doubt that.
They'll say 'we choose the IP based on what's best for you', completely disregarding the problems with that. IP's change randomly quite often, which means that there's a chance that you won't even notice you've rolled into a local ISP when it happens. Refreshing your connection will often give you the same exact IP address as well, and you don't have an option to select a specific IP address in any way, shape or form.
Bypassing local restrictions is one of the number one reasons to get a VPN these days, and failing to deliver on the promise of that service is to fail as a VPN service.
I will not be extending my subscription past march this year (end of term), and i will not be returning to NordVPN.
I don't believe a 1 star review is warranted, since the service, operationally, functions quite well. The speeds are decent, and the ease of use is tempting to say the least, but the fact they're using local (national) ISP's for their services, paired with some of the other security concerns that have come up in the last 2 years regarding NordVPN (look them up if interested), i can not in good conscience recommend this extension.
Encryption alone means nothing if you cannot access services that are locally blocked by IP/DNS.
If you're looking for a good VPN service, there's better ones out there.
I for one, can no longer trust NordVPN with the security of my internet traffic.
Developer response
posted 4 years agoHello. Please note that the VPN connection depends on multiple factors. We do offer a Kill Switch feature within our apps, as well as an option to purchase an additional static Dedicated IP. If you’re experiencing streaming or website accessibility issues, we'd suggest trying disabling the Threat Protection Lite feature in our app settings and clearing your browser cache. If the matter persists, do not hesitate to contact our support team at support.nordvpn.com for further assistance and more information regarding your concerns. We'd be happy to help! -G.M.
2,753 reviews
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 15550585, 4 hours ago
- Rated 1 out of 5by Maxime TEISSIER, 3 days agoLes nouvelles permissions sont inacceptables. Corrigez le tir ou vous perdrez un client de plus.
Developer response
posted 2 days agoBonjour ! Merci de votre intérêt. Une récente mise à jour de Firefox a modifié l’affichage des autorisations, mais nous n’avons introduit aucune nouvelle collecte de données. Le terme « généralement » fait référence à des informations existantes telles que votre identifiant d’abonnement et votre devise. Nous restons attachés à la protection de votre vie privée et n’utilisons que les données nécessaires au bon fonctionnement de nos services. Cordialement, G.M. - Rated 1 out of 5by Evan, 6 days ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by Maciej, 11 days ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by CB, 12 days ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 20021086, 14 days ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by Jagxtreme, 17 days ago"Excellent VPN, it’s very useful for better security and breaking region locks. It's worked great for me, I recommend it." lo uso desde Mexico
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 13969455, 25 days ago
Developer response
posted 11 days agoЗдравствуйте, нам очень жаль это слышать. Качество соединения может варьироваться из-за местных ограничений. Пожалуйста, напишите в нашу службу поддержки по адресу support@nordvpn.com, и они помогут вам подобрать наилучшие доступные варианты подключения. G.M.- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 17616776, a month ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by nv, a month ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 18390722, a month ago
- Rated 4 out of 5by Antonello, a month ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 19993087, a month ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by ronnie722, a month ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by deanna, a month ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 17180508, a month ago
- Rated 4 out of 5by Firefox user 19986339, a month ago
- Rated 5 out of 5by pcharley, a month ago
- Rated 1 out of 5by leetNigthshade, a month agoNew permissions verbatim: "The developer says this extension collects: personally identifying information, financial and payment information." Wtf. I don't care if that's different wording of existing permissions, I don't want you to have those permissions, NordVPN.
If you look at the Proton VPN extension it only requires permissions for Access your data for account.proton.me and account.protonvpn.com. Whereas for Nord it's required to access all website data, not optional. If Nord needs to access data for account information, they should restrict it to Nord domain(s), rather than leaving it open for this extension to be able to read all website data. That seems like an implementation improvement they can make, rather than excuses.Developer response
posted a month agoHello! Thank you for your review. Please note that despite the different wording, the same permissions as previously are used and we do not collect any additional information. While we cannot comment on other services, website access is required for VPN to run on them. If you'd like more information or have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@nordvpn.com. -D.S. - Rated 1 out of 5by Shadi, a month agoNordVPN is pushing an update to force data harvesting including privacy data and payment information. Even from paying users like me!
Developer response
posted a month agoHello! Thanks for noticing. A few days back Firefox update changed how permissions are displayed, but we haven't introduced any new data collection. The broad language refers to existing info like your subscription ID and currency. We remain dedicated to privacy and only use the data necessary to keep things working for you. -L.L. - Rated 5 out of 5by Firefox user 16263539, a month agoDon't panic, this is a Firefox policy change, not a NordVPN data grab.
NordVPN hasn't introduced any new telemetry, tracking, or background data harvesting. They simply pushed an update to comply with Firefox's new rules. Because this is a premium, account-based service, it naturally handles:
Authentication: Your Nord Account login/email.
Financial Info: Checking your active subscription status so the extension actually works.
Location: Finding the closest, fastest VPN servers to route your traffic.
Chill. It's exactly the same Nord VPN service we've been getting all along.Developer response
posted a month agoHello there. We are thankful for your understanding and kind words! Stay safe. -L.L. - Rated 1 out of 5by NeoOne, a month ago
- Rated 1 out of 5by Firefox user 12835828, a month agoWtf is the new permission for ? Please provide a changelog or revert the changes now !
Developer response
posted a month agoHey, yesterday we had a Firefox extension update approved, and Firefox is now showing broader consent categories for data the extension already used. No new data collection was introduced on our side. The wording may look alarming, but in reality it refers to things like subscription ID/type, payment status, currency, etc. We remain committed to collecting only the minimum data necessary to provide and maintain the service. -L.L.