IPBlade for Chrome

Geo-restristions on the web are quite an annoyance, especially considering that the Internet’s main purpose is to offer free access to an incommensurable amount of resources.

Nevertheless, the truth is that they do exist, but fortunately, there are a few things you could do about that. One example in this regard is IPBlade for Chrome, which is capable of masking your IP so that you temporarily take on a new identity and enjoy whatever it is that you want on the Internet.

First off, as suggested by the name of the program, we are dealing with a browser extension that takes only a couple of seconds to install, a process at the end of which a new icon is integrated in the toolbar. Clicking that icon is enough to see how easy it is to use the Chrome extension.

At this point, you should be able to look into a series of information about your true identity, such as whether your connection is direct or protected. Moreover, your real IP address is displayed along with your country and precise location.

In order to make sure your privacy is not invaded, you simply need to toggle on the dedicated button in the top-right corner of the addon’s main window, and the status of your connection changes automatically. A timer is included so that you know how long you have been protected.

As you can see, the Chrome addon is pretty simple to use, but it has encountered some performance issues during our tests. For a few times, it has failed to change our IP, and what was really strange was that it happened that even though the addon was on, and implicitly, protection seemed to be enabled, our real IP and location were displayed. This is quite a bummer and could be pretty risky for users who are not paying attention and think they are out of danger’s way, when in truth they are not.

On the whole, IPBlade for Chrome is an addon that could become to the liking of users who want to integrate a VPN solution with their browser with minimal effort, but there are still some issues that need be fixed by the developer before the tool could be competitive on the market.