# Private Internet Access VPN

> Highly customizable, allowing users to configure DNS, port forwarding, proxies.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.privateinternetaccess.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.privateinternetaccess.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.privateinternetaccess.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PIA Private Internet Access, Inc
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 14,903,566
- **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (108,248 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2013-04-05
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.privateinternetaccess.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.privateinternetaccess.com](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/privacy-policy/](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN is your ultimate solution for digital privacy and internet freedom. Offering a highly customizable experience, PIA lets you configure DNS settings, port forwarding, and proxies to tailor your VPN connection. With access to over 90 countries and ultra-fast 10-Gbps servers, enjoy seamless browsing, gaming, and streaming without restrictions or buffering.

PIA VPN ensures your safety on public Wi-Fi with strong 256-bit AES encryption, a kill switch for network drops, and a strict no-logs policy verified in court. Its open-source apps offer transparency, while unlimited simultaneous connections protect all your devices. Try PIA risk-free with a 7-day free trial and 30-day money-back guarantee, and take control of your online privacy today.

## Rankings

- #9,922 — Overall
- #103 — Tools (Gross)
- #5 — ip
- #7 — wifi proxy
- #9 — best vpn
- #14 — privacy

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.privateinternetaccess.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, users find Private Internet Access VPN easy to use, with reliable, fast performance and solid value for money. Many praise stability and ease of setup. However, several reviews report downsides: repeated disconnects and startup failures, login/password issues across devices, and streaming compatibility problems (Netflix). Some users also cite billing charges during a supposed free trial and device-specific instability.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Reliable and stable connection
- Fast speeds
- Great value for money
- Consistent, positive performance (long-term use)

### Cons

- Frequent disconnections / instability
- Login and password issues across devices, including password resets
- Netflix / streaming not working
- Billing charges during the free trial
- Device-specific startup/instability on some devices (e.g., Google Pixel)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.privateinternetaccess.android)