Hello! I had the exact same requirement — something lightweight that works directly in the browser. After trying a few extensions, I ended up sticking with ZoogVPN. It works as a proxy for Chrome, so you can connect with just one click and instantly change your virtual location.

What’s useful is that it basically acts like a fast browser vpn helping protect your browsing activity while also giving access to sites that might normally be unavailable. I mostly use it for regular browsing and streaming, and it’s been very stable so far. For something free and easy to use, it’s definitely worth trying.