A browser extension that bypasses internet censorship in Russia using PAC scripts and proxy servers.
Runet Censorship Bypass is a browser extension that helps users bypass internet censorship in Russia by using PAC scripts to route blocked traffic through proxy servers. It automatically detects blocked websites and redirects them via proxies like Antizapret or local Tor, ensuring access to restricted content. The extension is available for major browsers and updates its blocklists from external sources to stay effective against evolving censorship.
Internet users in Russia and other regions with similar censorship who need reliable access to blocked websites, including journalists, activists, and everyday users seeking privacy and open information.
It offers a free, open-source alternative to commercial VPNs, specifically tailored to Russian censorship with real-time blocklist updates and multiple proxy options. The extension integrates seamlessly into browsers without requiring complex configuration, making it accessible for non-technical users.
Web-extension for bypassing censorship in Russia
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PAC scripts are updated periodically from the zapret-info/z-i repository, ensuring the extension adapts quickly to new censorship lists without user intervention.
Offers a choice between Antizapret proxy servers and Anticensority with local Tor, allowing users to balance speed and anonymity based on their needs.
Available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera via official add-on stores, plus offline installation packages, making it accessible across most major browsers.
Uses PAC scripts to automatically detect and route blocked URLs through proxies, eliminating manual configuration for each site.
Due to censorship blocking Google addresses, installation from WebStore can fail, forcing users to rely on less convenient offline packages as noted in the README.
Relies on external proxy servers or local Tor, which may suffer from downtime, slow speeds, or be targeted by censorship authorities, affecting reliability.
Only covers browser traffic, leaving other applications on the system exposed to censorship unless additional tools are used, which isn't addressed in the extension.