VPN Proton: Fast & Secure VPN

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4.3
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Everyone
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About this app

Proton VPN is the world's only free VPN app that is safe to use and respects your privacy. Proton VPN is created by the CERN scientists behind Proton Mail - the world's largest encrypted email service. Our fast VPN offers secure, private, encrypted, and unlimited internet access with advanced privacy and security features. Proton VPN also unblocks access to popular websites and streaming platforms.

PCMag: “[Proton VPN] is a slick VPN with an excellent collection of advanced features, and it has the best free subscription plan we've seen."

Used by millions worldwide, Proton’s secure no-logs VPN offers 24/7 safe, private, and unlimited internet access and does not record your browsing history, display ads, sell your data to third parties, or limit downloads.

Free VPN features available to all users

• Unlimited data access with no bandwidth or speed restrictions
• Strict no logs policy; your privacy is our priority
• Bypass geo-restrictions: smart protocol selection automatically overcomes VPN bans and unblocks censored sites and content
• Full disk encrypted servers protect your data privacy
• Perfect forward secrecy: encrypted traffic cannot be captured and decrypted later
• DNS leak protection: we encrypt DNS queries to ensure that your browsing activity cannot be exposed through DNS leaks
• Always-on VPN/ kill switch offers protection against leaks caused by accidental disconnections

Premium VPN features

• Access 2900+ high speed servers across 65+ countries worldwide
• Fast VPN: high-speed server network with connections up to 10 Gbps
• VPN Accelerator: unique technology increases Proton VPN's speeds by up to 400% for a faster browsing experience
• Unblock access to blocked or censored content to get unlimited internet access
• Connect up to 10 devices to the VPN at the same time
• Ad blocker (NetShield): a DNS filtering feature that protects you from malware, blocks ads, and prevents website trackers from following you across the web
• Stream films, sports events, and videos on any streaming service (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, BBC iPlayer etc) with our fast server network
• File-sharing and P2P support
• Secure Core servers protect against network-based attacks with multi-hop VPN
• Tor over VPN provides automatic integration with the Tor anonymity network
• Split tunneling support allows you to select which apps go through the VPN tunnel

Why Proton VPN?

• Internet security for everyone: our goal is to make online privacy accessible to all
• No personal data required to sign up
• Easy-to-use VPN app for Android
• Highest strength encryption for your connection makes it better than an internet proxy
• One click “Quick Connect” to secure your internet connection on public Wifi hotspots
• Unique VPN Accelerator technology increases your VPN speed by up to 400% for a faster internet connection using advanced networking techniques
• Proton VPN's Secure Core architecture allows our secure VPN service to defend against network-based attacks
• We only use VPN protocols that are proven to be secure: OpenVPN, IKEv2, and WireGuard
• Independently audited by third-party security experts, and all results on our website
• Trusted open-source code that can be reviewed for security by anyone
• Data protection using AES-256 and 4096 RSA encryption
• Multi-platform support across Android, Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS and more

Join the privacy revolution

• Your support is important as it allows us to continue our mission to bring online freedom to people around the globe. Get our private VPN free today and enjoy fast and unlimited VPN connections and secure internet from anywhere.
• Proton VPN breaks down the barriers of internet censorship, allowing you to access unlimited restricted online content.

Global VPN server network

• Proton VPN has hundreds of secure VPN servers worldwide, including several free VPN servers to ensure a high-bandwidth server nearby.
Updated on
Apr 25, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Financial info, and App info and performance
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.4
126K reviews
Artimus Charest
April 26, 2024
Since updating to the latest user interface, connection speeds are significantly slower and customization is near zero. The option to have profiles, which I used daily, is entirely gone which makes the slower connection speeds the much worse and impactful. If the usability of both of these does not improve I cannot recommend the app or a Plus subscription anymore; and will not be renewing mine. (Note: I had to disable my VPN entirely to even post this review because of the poor connection.)
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Proton AG
April 29, 2024
The custom profiles were replaced with 'Recents' for an enhanced user experience. Recents allow the same functionality as profiles. The only difference is that you connect first and then pin the connection. Regarding your connection speeds, contact us using the 'Report an issue' option in the app settings so we can assist you further.
John H
April 26, 2024
I like the idea of Swisse secure IPN. Seems to run slower when at non-IPN. Bottom plan should include LAN connection to air printer. When connected via Netherlands system, ads and language is Deutches or Nederlands, so I usually have to manually switch back to US. My 3rd location is Japan and it seldom ever comes on. So my 3 are really just the US, which is fine but seems to run more % at capacity, slowing things down a bit. I feel the price I pay is enough to be at IP plus. Can we do this:)
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Proton AG
April 29, 2024
Our Free plan is made possible thanks to the support from our paid users, and not your data. With that in mind, certain features are necessarily available only on our paid plans. On another note, connection speeds can be influenced by many factors. Try the tips at https://protonvpn.com/support/increase-vpn-speeds to improve your connection speeds.
Bolo Segi
April 3, 2024
You replaced useful features with useless eye-candy! Why completely change something that was working just fine? With the removal of profiles and other functionality, the latest update makes me want to stop paying for service. I need to CONVENIENTLY change to TCP protocol at work and back to "Smart" at other times. Not go into settings every time, like I now have to. Between this now useless app, and a less than fully functional mail app, I'm on the verge of exiting the entire Proton realm!
69 people found this review helpful
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Proton AG
March 27, 2024
The custom profiles were replaced with 'Recents' for an enhanced user experience. Recents allow the same functionality as profiles. The only difference is that you connect first and then pin the connection, rather than having to configure and save a profile before trying it out. Rest assured, we have forwarded your feedback to the team accordingly.

What's new

The Countries screen has been updated, now you can filter by server features and enjoy a new user-friendly navigation.