Private Internet Access for Firefox: Complete Setup Guide

Private Internet Access for Firefox — Features, Pricing, and Security

Features

• Browser-level VPN/proxy: Routes only Firefox traffic through PIA when using the extension (not system-wide).
• WebRTC blocking: Prevents IP leaks from WebRTC.
• PIA MACE: Blocks ads, trackers, and known malware domains.
• Granular privacy toggles: Disable camera, microphone, location, third‑party cookies, referrers, hyperlink auditing, network prediction, Safe Browsing, remove UTM parameters, whitelist sites, and more.
• Server selection & latency sorting: Pick servers by location, favorites, or latency.
• Open-source codebase: Extension source available on GitHub (MIT license).
• Easy connect/on‑off UI: Quick toolbar controls and connection status.
• Whitelist/allow direct connections: Permit specific sites to bypass the proxy.
• Compatibility: Works with modern Firefox versions (and requires a PIA account for full functionality).

Pricing (current published tiers)

• Monthly: ~\(11.95/month.</li> <li><strong>Yearly:</strong> ~\)3.33/month (billed ~\(39.95 first year; renewal price may differ).</li> <li><strong>Long-term promo:</strong> Multi‑year deals available (example: ~ \)1.98/month for special 3‑year promo).
• 30‑day money‑back guarantee for new subscribers.
  Note: Prices shown on PIA’s site are USD and change with promotions; check PIA for exact current offers.

Security & Privacy

• Encryption options: Supports AES-128 and AES-256 selection (tradeoff between speed and strength).
• No-logs policy: PIA advertises a strict no‑logs policy; this policy has been tested in court in past cases.
• Leak protection: WebRTC blocking and proxy kill behaviors reduce common browser leaks; the extension does not provide system‑wide kill switch (use the desktop app for system‑wide protection and kill switch).
• Open-source transparency: Extension source code is publicly available (GitHub), enabling community review.
• Limitations: The Firefox extension protects only browser traffic; other apps and system DNS outside Firefox are not routed through the extension. Some extension permissions (proxy settings, access to site data) are required to operate—review them before installing.
• Operational notes: For full device coverage, use PIA’s VPN app (desktop/mobile). Dedicated IPs and advanced features are offered separately.

Sources: PIA’s Firefox extension page, Mozilla Add‑ons listing, PIA documentation, PIA GitHub repo, and recent VPN reviews.