ProtonVPN
protonvpn.comFrom the creators of ProtonMail, ProtonVPN has a solid reputation. They have a full suite of user-friendly native mobile and desktop apps. ProtonVPN is one of the few "trustworthy" providers that also offer a free plan.
- Homepage: protonvpn.com
- GitHub: github.com/ProtonVPN/android-app
- Privacy: protonvpn.com/privacy-policy
- iOS App: apps.apple.com/us/app/proton-vpn-fast-secure/id1437005085
- Android App: play.google.com/.../ch.protonvpn.android
- Web info: web-check.xyz/check/protonvpn.com
ProtonVPN Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Summary
- Third parties may be involved in operating the service
- Only necessary user logs are kept by the service to ensure quality
- The court of law governing the terms is in location X
- This service is only available to users over a certain age
- The service provides information about how they intend to use your personal data
- The terms for this service are translated into different languages
- Users are entitled to a refund if certain thresholds or standards are not met by the service
- You can opt out of promotional communications
- The service reviews its privacy policy on a regular basis
- This service has a no VPN logs policy
- Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent merely from your usage.
- The service provides a free help desk
- The service provides a complaint mechanism for the handling of personal data
- Users are responsible for any risks, damages, or losses they may incur by downloading materials
- The service does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the information provided
- Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
- Users agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
- The service can suspend your account for several reasons
- The service promises to inform and/or notify users regarding government inquiries that may involve users' personal data
- IP addresses of website visitors are not tracked
- The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is friendlier to user privacy protection.
- The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at the users' sole risk
- The service does not share user information with third parties
- This service does not track you
- The service provides details about what kinds of personal information they collect
- You can request access and deletion of personal data
- This service does not collect, use, or share location data
- This service offers an anonymous payment method
- The service allows you to use pseudonyms
- The service's data retention period is kept to the minimum necessary for fulfilling its purposes
- They may stop providing the service at any time
- This service prohibits users sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
- There is a date of the last update of the agreements
- This service prohibits users from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems
- The service is not responsible for linked or (clearly) quoted content from third-party content providers
- The service will not allow third parties to access your personal information without a legal basis
- Users agree not to use the service to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
- Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to the user
- This service tracks which web page referred you to it
- The cookies used by this service do not contain information that would personally identify you
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Documents
- Privacy PolicyCreated 11 Aug 19, Last modified 4 years ago
- Terms and Conditions of ServiceCreated 11 Aug 19, Last modified 4 years ago
- Does ProtonVPN store user information?Created 23 Sept 19, Last modified 1 year ago
About the Data
This data is kindly provided by tosdr.org. Read full report at: #1745
ProtonVPN Source Code
Author
Description
Official ProtonVPN Android app
Homepage
https://protonvpn.com/download-androidLicense
GPL-3.0
Created
12 Dec 19
Last Updated
09 Jun 26
Latest version
Primary Language
Kotlin
Size
315,588 KB
Stars
3,678
Forks
476
Watchers
3,678
Language Usage
Star History
Top Contributors
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@msimonides-proton (1636)
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@mateusz-markowicz (1107)
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@AlgirdasPundzius (482)
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@proton-ci (221)
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@AlexanderTalledo (102)
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Recent Commits
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proton-ci (02 Jun 26)
Add fdroid metadata
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proton-ci (02 Jun 26)
Update guesthole servers
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Alexander Talledo (22 May 26)
fix(TV): fixed connection feedback telemetry values when feedback has been displayed [VPNUX-35]
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Marcin Simonides (22 May 26)
Use UserId to assing users to A/B groups [VPNPLG-82].
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Marcin Simonides (21 May 26)
Implement telemetry for 12m promo experiment [VPNPLG-82].
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L10n bot (22 May 26)
i18n(weekly-mr): Upgrade translations from crowdin (98fbdb10).
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Marcin Simonides (19 May 26)
Fix in-app review showing multiple times [VPNAND-2565]. Our code expects the in-app review dialog to ignore requests after the dialog has been shown. Our own limits are in effect only after in-app review finishes without error. As a quick fix a 5 minute limit is added for when the dialog is shown.
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Marcin Simonides (20 May 26)
Add more logs for VPN permission denial. We're seeing devices that reject the VPN permission immediately, they likely don't support VPNs.
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Alexander Talledo (19 May 26)
chore: IsAppUpdateBannerFeatureFlagEnabled feature flag cleanup [VPNAND-2566]
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Alexander Talledo (19 May 26)
chore: AutomaticConnectionPreferencesEnabled feature flag cleanup [VPNAND-2567]
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Marcin Simonides (19 May 26)
Introduce dimension for 12m A/B test [VPNPLG-48].
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Marcin Simonides (19 May 26)
Add upsell_price_display event [VPNPLG-48].
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Marcin Simonides (19 May 26)
Use uniqe IDs in client-side promo notifications [VPNPLG-48]. If the IDs are not unique then the notifications will be considered already displayed.
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Marcin Simonides (18 May 26)
Always report the FF value with upsell telemetry.
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L10n bot (19 May 26)
i18n(weekly-mr): Upgrade translations from crowdin (05510e1d).
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Alexander Talledo (11 May 26)
feat(TV): user connection feedback [VPNUX-21]
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Marcin Simonides (15 May 26)
Include plan cycles in client-side notification reference [VPNPLG-48].
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Marcin Simonides (15 May 26)
Trigger cyclic client-side promos on app open [VPNPLG-48].
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Marcin Simonides (14 May 26)
Add 12m promo offer [VPNPLG-48]
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Marcin Simonides (13 May 26)
Repeat client-side promo every ~70 days.
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proton-ci (12 May 26)
Update reference images for screenshot tests
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Marcin Simonides (11 May 26)
Drop PaymentPanelFragment from Compose screens.
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Marcin Simonides (11 May 26)
Split composables for the new upsell dialogs.
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Marcin Simonides (08 May 26)
Use CommonUpgradeDialogViewModel.State in UI. PaymentPanel reuses the state exposed by the view mode and it's own ViewState has been removed (as well as the translation layer).
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Marcin Simonides (08 May 26)
Simplify and move error handling from PaymentPanelFragment to VM.
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Marcin Simonides (08 May 26)
Move PaymentPanelFragment.CycleViewInfo to ViewModel.
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Marcin Simonides (05 May 26)
Pick GIAP prices by offer tag [VPNPLG-69]
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Marcin Simonides (28 Apr 26)
Refactor LoadGoogleSubscriptionPlans result [VPNPLG-69]. Removes the reliance on DynamicPlan data structures for passing prices to the UI. This will allow flexibility with fetching prices without touching the UI code.
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proton-ci (14 May 26)
Update reference images for screenshot tests
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Alexander Talledo (08 May 26)
feat: user connection feedback [VPNUX-18]
ProtonVPN Security
ProtonVPN Website
Website
The best VPN for speed and security
Get fast, secure VPN service in 120+ countries. Download our free VPN now — or check out Proton VPN Plus for even more premium features.
Redirects
Does not redirect
Security Checks
All 65 security checks passed
Server Details
- IP Address 185.159.159.140
- Location Plan-les-Ouates, Geneve, Switzerland, EU
- ISP Proton AG
- ASN AS209103
Categories
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Safety Score
Website marked as safe
100%
Blacklist Check
protonvpn.com was found on 0 blacklists
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ProtonVPN Android App
APK Info
- App Proton VPN
- Creation Date 18 May 24
- Last Updated 14 Jul 24
- Current Version 5.3.15.3
- Privacy Report View on Exodus →
De-Googled Compatibility
- GrapheneOS Native 4.0 / 4 (36)
- CalyxOS microG 3.9 / 4 (13)
- LineageOS microG 4.0 / 4 (8)
- LineageOS Native 4.0 / 4 (6)
- e OS microG 4.0 / 4 (5)
- crDroid microG 4.0 / 4 (3)
ProtonVPN iOS App
App Info
Proton VPN: Fast & Secure
Trusted by millions worldwide, Proton VPN is the world's only free VPN app that is safe to use and respects your privacy. Our fast VPN offers secure, private and encrypted internet access with advanced security features. Proton VPN also unblocks access to popular websites and streaming platforms. Proton VPN was created by the CERN scientists behind Proton Mail - the world's largest encrypted email service. Proton’s secure no-logs VPN offers 24/7 safe and private 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 with no bandwidth or speed restrictions • Strict no logs policy • Bypass geo restrictions: smart protocol selection automatically overcomes VPN bans and unblocks censored sites and content • Full disk encrypted servers protect your data • 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 20,000+ high speed servers across 140+ countries worldwide including US, UK, France, Germany, India, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, etc. • Fast VPN: high speed servers with connections up to 10 Gbps • VPN Accelerator: unique technology increases Proton VPN's speeds by up to 400% to give a faster browsing experience • Unblock access to blocked or censored content • 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+, Max, BBC iPlayer etc) • 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 Why Proton VPN? • No personal data required to sign up • Easy-to-use VPN app for iPhone, iPad, visionOS, tvOS, Mac, and any other major devices • Highest strength encryption for your connection makes it better than an internet proxy • One tap Connect to secure your internet connection, especially on public Wifi hotspots • Unique VPN Accelerator technology increases your VPN speed by up to 400% for a faster internet connection • 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: WireGuard • Independently audited by third-party security experts and we publish 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 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 VPN connections and a secure internet, from anywhere. Global VPN server network • Proton VPN has thousands of secure VPN servers worldwide, including hundreds of free VPN servers to ensure a high-bandwidth server nearby. Experts’ opinion: PCMag: “[Proton VPN’s] is a slick VPN with an excellent collection of advanced features, and it has the best free subscription plan we've seen. Few competitors can match its mix of affordability, features, and design. For all that, it gets a rare five-star rating and earns our Editors' Choice award” TechRadar: “The completely free tier is something no other competitor [...] offers. Wired: "The best VPN" "Overall, Proton VPN is very fast"
Rating
Version Info
- Current Version 7.5.2
- Last Updated 08 Jun 26
- First Released 12 Nov 18
- Minimum iOS Version 17.0
- Device Models Supported 127
App Details
- IPA Size 257.75 Mb
- Price Free (USD)
- Age Advisory 4+
- Supported Languages 33
- Developer Proton AG
- Bundle ID ch.protonmail.vpn
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About the Data: ProtonVPN
Change History
- Amended (androidApp, iosApp)
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