ExpressVPN partners with Meta Quest, introduces industry-first hybrid VPN browser extension

ExpressVPN today announced a partnership with Meta Quest, bringing its privacy and security tools to the headset via a dedicated app. Meta Quest users can download the ExpressVPN application from the Meta App Store today, enabling full-device VPN protection directly on the headset.  The news makes ExpressVPN one of the first VPNs to deliver privacy in VR through a dedicated Meta Quest app and is accompanied by a special offer for Meta Quest users.

ExpressVPN also announced its new hybrid browser extension, a first-of-its-kind VPN-proxy solution that combines two modes of protection in a single tool. Users can run it independently to protect browser traffic even when no VPN app is installed or connect it to the ExpressVPN app for full-device coverage.

This VPN-proxy hybrid approach is a first in the industry, which typically offers only browser-level support. Users can also connect different websites to different VPN locations using Smart Routing, and choose which apps use the VPN through split tunneling—giving them more control and flexibility.

The hybrid browser extension retains the privacy features ExpressVPN users expect, including HTML5 geolocation control, WebRTC leak protection, access to a wide range of server locations, and support for ExpressVPN’s Lightway protocol. When used in proxy mode, users can fine-tune how protection behaves across different sites through Smart Routing, allowing rules to be set based on specific websites or regions. To learn more, read our first-look guide to ExpressVPN's hybrid browser extension and Smart Routing.

“Most VPNs make you choose: either a simple browser proxy or a full-device app. Our new hybrid browser extension does both in a single tool. You can protect just your browser when you want something lightweight, or switch to full-device coverage with a click. We’re excited to launch this first-of-its-kind extension in the industry," commented Shay Peretz, Group Chief Operating Officer at ExpressVPN.

The hybrid extension is being rolled out across ExpressVPN’s browser products more broadly, reflecting how people increasingly use the internet across a mix of devices, platforms, and browser-based environments—without assuming that one level of protection fits every situation.

You can install the ExpressVPN hybrid VPN browser extension from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons library, with full setup guides available on our support site.

On Meta Quest, the extension will soon be available to users and is designed to protect browser traffic only, providing privacy without affecting the rest of the device. While Meta Quest is an early example, it highlights the value of browser-level protection in environments that typically don’t support traditional VPN apps.