🪟Free VPN for Windows: China access via the Chrome extension (2026)
To be straightforward about it: RiftVPN does not ship a native Windows client yet. What Windows users can do today is use our Chrome browser extension free — that covers watching Tencent Video, iQIYI and Bilibili and listening to NetEase Music on the web. If you need every application on the PC routed, the mobile apps are the better fit for now.
What the free plan covers here
- ✓Chrome extension runs free on Windows with unlimited data
- ✓Unlocks Tencent Video, iQIYI, Bilibili and NetEase Music on the web
- ✓Same free account as the mobile apps, with status synced
- ✓Scoped to the browser — the rest of your PC traffic is untouched
Start using it free in three steps
- 1
Install the Chrome extension
Add the RiftVPN extension from the Chrome Web Store (Edge and other Chromium browsers work too).
- 2
Sign in with your free account
Use the email account you registered — no payment details.
- 3
Open a Chinese site
With the extension enabled, Chinese video and music sites play normally.
Free plan vs VIP
The extension’s free tier is also unlimited. VIP at $1.99/mo removes ads and adds personal support, and if a native Windows client ships later the same account will work with it.
| Feature | Free Plan(Free) | VIP Plan($1.99/Monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| Geo Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart Route | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited Traffic | ✓ | ✓ |
| No Ads | — | ✓ |
| Personal Customer Service | — | ✓ |
| Global Server Selection | — | — |
| Global Mode | — | — |
FAQ
Does RiftVPN have a Windows client?
Not at the moment. Windows users can connect a China route free using the Chrome browser extension, which covers video, music and web browsing. For system-wide routing, the iOS or Android apps are the option today.
Is the extension’s free tier the same as the app’s?
The account and plan are the same and both are unlimited. The difference is scope: the extension accelerates browser traffic only, while the mobile apps cover apps on the device.
Can I use Edge or another browser?
Edge, Brave and other Chromium-based browsers can generally install Chrome Web Store extensions the same way Chrome does.
Free on other devices
RiftVPN — free to start, unlimited data
Unlock Tencent Video, iQIYI, NetEase Music and more. VIP from $1.99/mo.