ExpressVPN Launches Hybrid VPN Browser Extension

ExpressVPN has launched a groundbreaking hybrid VPN browser extension, designed to offer users enhanced flexibility in managing their online security. This innovative tool can operate as a standalone extension to protect only browser traffic, or it can be paired with the ExpressVPN desktop application for comprehensive device-wide encryption.

The hybrid approach merges two distinct security functionalities: the traditional lightweight browser proxy and the robust full-device VPN app. This integration aims to simplify user choice, allowing seamless switching between different levels of protection based on individual needs. A standout feature is Smart Routing, which enables users to assign specific VPN locations or settings to individual websites, automating preferences.

Reflecting the increasing reliance on web browsers for activities like streaming, shopping, and remote work, the extension concentrates protection at this level while retaining device-wide encryption. ExpressVPN is also extending its services to virtual reality, now offering a dedicated VPN app for Meta's Quest platform, with a browser-only version of the hybrid extension expected soon. This expansion addresses the challenges of securing web activity within VR environments.