VPN Extensions Not working

mrpeperoni

Steps to reproduce:
I installed two extensions (PureVPN and Windscribe) from both, the Firefox and the Chrome extension stores. Windscribe didn't open, but PureVPN worked normally (or so I thought)

Expected behavior:
VPN extensions should change the IP address of the browser. But in this case it did nothing (my IP was the same as when the extension was not activated to another country).

Orion, OS version; hardware type:
Orion 0.99.113 MacBook Pro (Intel)

gcqd

I confirm Windscribe does not achieve to load.

planetwilson

Windscribe has started loading correctly now which is great (icon still doesn't appear on the toolbar) but the actual functionality doesn't work. As in my IP never actually changes. but the FF and Chrome extensions work in those browsers respectively just fine.

siddbudd

using the latest beta (Release 0.99.123-RC - Jan 20, 2023) vpn.ac does not work:
Chrome extension installs but does not even pretend to connect, nothing happens when connecting
Firefox extension installs and says connected, but the IP does not change and blocked sites are still inaccessible

TCat

This still does not work, at least for Torguard.
The extension loads and appears semi-functional, but the UI is cut off vertically, and when it thinks it is on, it isn't proxying.

httpjames

Windscribe's extension installs and authenticates, but it's unable to actually connect. The power button shows it's enabled, but it's unable to see the changed IP address. Checking manually also shows the host IP address.

Vingo

Same here

Vingo

Steps to reproduce:
Just installation of windscribe or any browser vpn extension and trying to connect. The ip still the same and doesn't change as expected <Include steps to reproduce the bug; Did you try using Compatibility mode (https://help.kagi.com/orion/support-and-community/troubleshooting-webpage-issues.html)? Did you try using a clean Orion Profile? If applicable, does Safari behave in the same way?>

Expected behavior:
Change the device ip to another ip
<What you expected to happen?>

Orion, OS version; hardware type:
Onion on IOS 16. iPhone 14

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httpjames

Sent a few dollars to sponsor this issue. I really want VPN support on Orion. (Didn't include a note because I keep forgetting that button...)

Vlad

httpjames Can you add exact steps to reproduce and expected behavior (we are not VPN users)

gcqd

Vlad VPN Extensions uses the Proxy API of WebExtension API so to fix that, "there's just" to implement the Proxy API.

httpjames

Visit https://windscribe.com/signup to create a free Windscribe account (you'll get 2 GB to start without email, 10 GB if you verify your email). Will be good enough to test.
Visit https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/windscribe-free-proxy-and/hnmpcagpplmpfojmgmnngilcnanddlhb to install the Windscribe VPN extension to Orion.
Click the Windscribe extension in the menu bar.
Sign into Windscribe with the credentials you created through the website signup page.
Click the big power button to try to connect.

Nothing will happen.

On Brave Browser, the extension works flawlessly.

SoloGao

As is mentioned by lots of members, the proxy feature is the only drawback for me to daily drive orion.
So is there any progress related to the implementation of Proxy APIs? Thanks

markbyrn

The Proton VPN extension doesn't work on Version 0.99.129.2-rc (WebKit 621.1.2.111.4). The Firefox extension won't authenticate and the Chrome extension fails to make a VPN connection.

TheLastHero

My version is 1.3.26 (9) (WebKit 8621.2.5.10.10). Windscribe is not working. My IP stays the same, no matter what I do. Proxy compatibility still doesn’t exist. Guess I’ll try other VPN extensions (though what will I achieve with proxy not working?) and then return to all the free VPNs in my country that steal my data. What can I do, Youtube is blocked here (kind of half-joking because I can obviously just not use Youtube)

To clarify, the extension itself does load, respond to my action, but when I turn on the VPN, my IP is the same. Checking in manually leads to the same conclusion