Can I switch proxy locations without restarting my browser?

Yes. Open the popup, choose a different route from your list, and apply it. The change takes effect immediately while your browser stays open and your other tabs remain active.

Where does SERP VPN store my connection settings?

Your API key, proxy metadata, and connection state are saved locally in browser storage. This keeps your chosen route ready across sessions without sending data to external servers.

How can I tell if my traffic is using the proxy?

The extension popup displays a clear connected or disconnected indicator. Check it before loading sensitive pages so you know whether your browser traffic is routed through Webshare.

Does SERP VPN change my entire device network settings?

No. It uses Chrome proxy settings to route only browser traffic. Other apps continue using your normal network, so testing or research stays separate from personal connections.

Which browsers can run the SERP VPN extension?

It works on Chromium-based browsers that allow extensions to control proxy settings, including Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera. A Firefox version is planned for later.

Will my selected proxy route stay active after I close the browser?

Yes. Your chosen route persists between sessions because settings are stored locally. When you reopen the browser, the same proxy is applied for quick resumption.

Do I need to manage authentication for each proxy session?

No. SERP VPN handles Webshare authentication at the network level. Once you provide your API key, it maintains the connection without repeated login prompts.

Can I use SERP VPN on multiple devices with one API key?

You can install the extension on any supported browser and enter the same Webshare API key. Proxy routes are loaded per device based on your account configuration.

Use SERP VPN only for videos you own or have permission to save. Respect the platform and creators, and do not redistribute downloaded videos without the necessary rights.

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SERP VPN

Name: SERP VPN
Brand: SERP Apps
SKU: serp-vpn
Price: 9 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (3 reviews)

SERP VPN routes only your browser through Webshare proxies, leaving the rest of your device untouched.

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Browser extension

Current-page workflow

Browser downloads

40,000+ SERP Apps users

Try it free — 3 downloads, no credit card

Your downloads never touch our servers

No ads, no tracking, no analytics

Subscription access with updates included

Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Email support, answered by the people who built it

About SERP VPN

SERP VPN keeps proxy routing exactly where you need it—inside your browser. By relying on Chromium-based proxy control instead of system-wide changes, it limits proxy effects to your browsing, not your entire device. Your other apps continue using their default network connection without interruption.

Managing your Webshare routes becomes effortless. The extension loads proxy servers linked to your API key and lists them in the toolbar popup. You can switch locations instantly, without restarting the browser, and see your connection state at a glance before you start any sensitive workflow.

Because settings and proxy metadata are stored locally, your chosen route persists between sessions. The extension handles authentication at the network level, so you simply connect and browse. It’s a focused tool for anyone who wants clean separation between testing, research, and personal browsing.

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Trusted at scale

Trusted by 40k+ SERP Apps users.

Private & local

Private downloads. No ads or tracking.

One connected library

Part of the SERP Apps Extensions Library.

How It Works

Get started in 3 clear steps

Follow the simple browser workflow from setup to result.

Connect Webshare

Add your Webshare API key so SERP VPN can load the proxy routes available on your account.

Choose a route

Pick a proxy location from the extension popup and apply it to your browser traffic.

Browse with status visible

Confirm the connected state in the popup, then switch routes or disconnect when your workflow changes.

Happy Users

Recent customer feedback

Short, practical feedback from people using SERP VPN in real workflows.

Simple route switching

Switching proxy locations takes one click, and the connection state is easy to check before I start research. I use it for regional page checks without opening a separate VPN app.

Liam Sutherland

2025-02-08

Lightweight privacy without the bloat

I needed browser-level proxy control without a heavy desktop client. SERP VPN keeps the API key, route choice, and status controls in the extension bar where I can actually use them.

Priya Nair

2025-03-01

Great for geo-specific QA testing

I test localized search results across different countries and the multi-IP routing is exactly what I needed. Switches locations cleanly without restarting the browser.

Carlos Mendez

2025-01-22

These comments and ratings were collected during our July 2026 customer survey and reviewed against support records before publication.

Features

Everything it does

Core capabilities included in SERP VPN.

Manage Webshare proxy routes right from the toolbar without extra windows.

See the proxy servers linked to your Webshare API key in a tidy list.

Switch to a different location while your browser stays open.

Check your current proxy status before you start loading pages.

Keep your proxy preferences and metadata in local browser storage.

Handle Webshare authentication at the network level so you stay connected.

Your chosen route persists across browser restarts for quick access.

Uses Chrome proxy settings instead of touching your system network config.

Works with Chromium-based browsers that permit extension proxy control.

Paste your Webshare API key into the extension to load your proxy list.

Select a location from the popup and apply it to your browsing session.

Verify the connection state, then swap routes or disconnect as your tasks evolve.

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Compare

Reliable Proxy Choices in Your Toolbar vs. Uncertain Web VPNs

SERP VPN lists your Webshare routes in a tidy popup, while web proxy sites can change their offerings.

SERP VPN

Online Proxy Website

SERP VPN

See the proxy servers linked to your Webshare API key in a tidy list.

Online Proxy Website

Web proxy lists may vary or become outdated.

SERP VPN

Switch to a different location while your browser stays open.

Online Proxy Website

Some free proxy sites may show ads or redirects.

SERP VPN

Your chosen route persists across browser restarts.

Online Proxy Website

External sites often require re-selecting a server each visit.

SERP VPN

Keep your proxy preferences in local browser storage.

Online Proxy Website

Website-based tools may not remember your settings.

SERP VPN

Uses Chrome proxy settings, not system network config.

Online Proxy Website

Online proxies can have inconsistent behavior across browsers.

SERP VPN

Check your current proxy status before loading pages.

Online Proxy Website

You depend on a separate site’s interface for status.

Compatibility

Works where you work

Available on major desktop browsers and operating systems used in day-to-day workflows.

Browsers

chromefirefoxedgebraveopera

Operating Systems

windowsmaclinux

Downloads

Choose your browser

Pick the browser build you need. When a direct GitHub release is available, you can grab the ZIP there.

Chrome

Open the latest GitHub release to download the Chrome build.

Open release

Firefox

Firefox support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Edge

Open the latest GitHub release to download the Edge build.

Open release

Opera

Open the latest GitHub release to download the Opera build.

Open release

Brave

Open the latest GitHub release to download the Brave build.

Open release

Whale

Open the latest GitHub release to download the Whale build.

Open release

Yandex

Open the latest GitHub release to download the Yandex build.

Open release

Install from GitHub releases or your user dashboard. ZIP builds include the full desktop extension.

Transparency

Extension permissions explained

Every requested permission and the job it performs inside the extension.

storage

Used to store your Webshare API key, the list of available proxy servers, and the current connection status locally in the browser (chrome.storage.local). This lets SERP VPN remember your settings between sessions. No browsing content is stored or sent to us.

proxy

Used to configure the browser’s proxy settings (chrome.proxy.settings) so that your traffic is routed through the Webshare proxy you select. SERP VPN only switches the proxy on or off based on your choice and does not inspect the contents of the pages you visit.

tabs

Intended for future use to react to tab changes (for example, to refresh or update tabs when the VPN connection changes). It is not currently used to read page content. You can remove this permission from wxt.config.ts before uploading if you want to minimize the requested scope.

webRequest

Used to listen for network authentication challenges via chrome.webRequest.onAuthRequired. SERP VPN uses this only to detect when a site requests proxy authentication and to attach your configured Webshare username and password. It does not inspect or modify the body of web pages.

webRequestAuthProvider

Used together with webRequest to provide proxy credentials asynchronously when the browser encounters an authentication challenge. This is required to supply your proxy username/password to the Webshare proxy server so connections succeed, and it is not used for any other purpose.

host_permissions:<all_urls>

Required so the extension can handle proxy authentication challenges for any website you visit. SERP VPN listens for authentication requests at the network level in order to provide your proxy credentials; it does not read, log, or modify the content of the pages you visit.

host_permissions:https://proxy.webshare.io/*

Used to call the Webshare API (https://proxy.webshare.io/api/v2/proxy/list/) to fetch the list of available proxy servers associated with your account. Only your API key and the proxy metadata returned by Webshare are exchanged with this domain.

FAQ

Common questions

Paste your Webshare API key into the extension popup. SERP VPN then loads the proxy routes available on your account so you can pick one and apply it to browser traffic.