Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN

Name: Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN
Rating: 4.698125 (1242512 reviews)
Author: Proton AG

By: Proton AG App

VPN for Privacy & Security. Fast VPN Proxy, Private Internet Connection

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

122,300,782 ▲ 1.15M

Data as of 2026-08-24

Rating:

4.70 +21,231

(1,242,512)

Version:

5.19.78.0

Last updated: 2026-08-18

Features & Capabilities

Proton VPN for Chrome delivers fast, private browsing with a strict no-logs policy and strong encryption. Built by the CERN scientists behind Proton Mail, it combines OpenVPN and WireGuard for secure connectivity, DNS leak protection, and an always-on kill switch to prevent data leaks on dropped connections.

Premium features expand your reach: access 18,000+ servers in 129 countries, connect up to 10 devices, stream and download with high speeds, and use NetShield ad blocking and P2P support. Secure Core, split tunneling, and VPN Accelerator boost protection and performance. Proton VPN is independently audited and open source, with cross-platform support for Android, Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, and more.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Open Source Developer Tools

By:

Proton AG

Downloads:

122,300,782 1.15M

Rating:

4.70

(1,242,512) 21,231 new ratings

Version:

5.19.78.0 Last updated: 2026-08-18

Version code:

605197800

Creation date:

2019-12-30

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC Low risk
android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

35.94MB

Email:

su*****@protonvpn.zendesk.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-24

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,193 ▲ 14

Other rankings

#8 in Tools (Free) ▲ 5

#11 in Tools (Gross) ▼ 1

#110 in Application (Free) ▲ 13

#143 in Application (Gross) ▼ 1

#46 in

Top app in Australia ▼ 6

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Other platforms

Proton VPN: Fast & Secure (v1.3.6)

135,553 3.79

(940)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Proton AG

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.protonvpn.android

Email:

su*****@protonvpn.zendesk.com

Website:

https://protonvpn.com/

User Reviews

Overall, users praise Proton VPN for being easy to use, fast, affordable, and secure. The free option and fast connections appeal to many, including gamers. However, several reviews report issues with server reliability, trouble moving accounts to new devices, and the need to test different servers for best speeds. The strongest themes are ease of use, speed/uptime, and cost, tempered by reliability concerns on some servers.

Pros

Easy to use / intuitive setup
Fast speeds with high uptime
Free option and affordable pricing
Strong security while browsing
Good for gaming/streaming (low latency, location switching)

Cons

Server instability or unavailability requiring frequent server switching
Problems transferring account to a new device/tablet
Inconsistent performance across servers requiring testing to find faster options
Some users report highly negative experiences with reliability