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Metric	FoxyProxy Basic	Proxy Switcher and Manager
User count	30,000	100,000
Average rating	3.96	3.91
Rating count	80	149
Last updated	2026-06-04	2025-10-07
Size	0.22 MB	0.23 MB
Version	9.2	0.6.7

Short description	Open-source Chrome proxy manager. Switch proxies by URL, tab, or icon; import/export settings, control WebRTC, and authenticate proxies for privacy.	Manage SOCKS, PAC, and direct proxies with profiles. Switch seamlessly and monitor failed resources with Proxy Switcher and Manager Chrome extension.
Full summary	FoxyProxy Basic is an open-source Chrome extension that replaces Chrome’s limited proxying capabilities with a powerful, easy-to-use proxy management tool. No paid account is required — bring your own proxies or use any vendor. Since 2006 the same team has maintained FoxyProxy, providing stable, transparent proxy switching by point-and-click icons, URL pattern rules (wildcards or regex), or per-browser-tab proxies. Key features: Point-and-click colored icons and country flags to see which proxy is active Proxy switching by URL patterns (wildcards or regular expressions) with a built-in pattern tester Assign up to 4 separate proxies to individual tabs and select a proxy for Incognito mode Import/export settings, keyboard shortcuts, global domain exclusions, and optional Chrome Sync Control WebRTC to limit IP discovery and authenticate proxy servers via webRequest Open-source code on GitHub; no remote code executed by the extension	The Proxy Switcher and Manager Chrome extension enables efficient and flexible proxy management directly within your browser without changing OS network settings. It supports multiple proxy types including SOCKS, PAC scripts, and Direct connections, allowing users to switch between profiles easily. The toolbar icon shows the current proxy mode, with badge notifications indicating failed resource loads for quick diagnostics. Key features include profile management to store various proxy configurations, inline and remote PAC script support, error logging for failed connections, and customizable toolbar badges for better proxy identification. This open-source extension is designed for low resource usage when inactive, making proxy switching seamless and unobtrusive. Utilize this tool to enhance your privacy, access restricted content, and customize your proxy settings flexibly within Chrome.