Mozilla to Add Free Built-in VPN to Firefox 149 Starting March 2026
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Summary
Mozilla announced that Firefox version 149 will introduce a free browser-integrated VPN tier starting March 24, 2026. The built-in VPN will route browser traffic through a proxy to hide users' IP addresses and locations during browsing sessions without requiring separate downloads or extensions. Mozilla positions this as a safer alternative to typical free VPN services that often have hidden tradeoffs, emphasizing that their implementation follows the same privacy principles that define Firefox.
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The feature is positioned as a safer alternative to the 'free VPN' services that often come with hidden tradeoffs, with Mozilla stressing that its implementation is rooted in the same privacy principles that define Firefox.
According to the announcement, the built-in VPN will route browser traffic through a proxy, hiding a user's IP address and location during browsing sessions without requiring a separate download or extension.
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