Can you trust Firefox's new free VPN for all browser users? What you need to know
Firefox's new built-in VPN is free but capped at 50GB monthly, rolling out in the US, UK, France, and Germany.
Mozilla is integrating a free virtual private network (VPN) directly into its Firefox browser, set to launch on March 24. This new offering is distinct from Mozilla's existing standalone VPN subscription, which costs $4.99 per month for protection on up to five devices. The browser-based version will be free but comes with a significant limitation: a 50GB monthly data cap. Initially, the service will be available only to Firefox users in the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany, with plans to expand to more countries later.
Mozilla, a nonprofit organization known for its privacy-focused browser, states the new VPN is built on its existing data principles. It functions by routing a user's browser traffic through a proxy server to conceal their IP address and location. While the company promises a trustworthy service, contrasting it with 'sketchy' free VPNs that may sell user data, it has not yet announced an independent security audit for this new product. Cybersecurity experts caution that the data cap and initial geographic restrictions mean this free offering is not a full replacement for comprehensive, paid VPN services, which typically offer unlimited data, faster speeds, and protection for all device traffic.
- Free with a 50GB monthly data cap, launching March 24 for Firefox.
- Initially available only in the US, UK, France, and Germany.
- Built on Mozilla's privacy principles but not yet independently audited.
Why It Matters
Offers basic privacy for casual browsing but isn't a full replacement for unlimited, multi-device paid VPN services.