# Psiphon

> Access Everything on the Open Internet with Psiphon

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.psiphon3](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.psiphon3)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.psiphon3`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Psiphon Inc.
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 115,147,989
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (1,189,111 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2013-09-19
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.psiphon3)
- **Website:** [https://psiphon.ca/](https://psiphon.ca/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://psiphon.ca/en/privacy.html](https://psiphon.ca/en/privacy.html)

## Description

Psiphon is a powerful and reliable circumvention tool designed to provide unrestricted access to the open Internet. Trusted by millions in over 200 countries, it bypasses censorship and blocks to allow seamless browsing of websites and services regardless of location. Whether accessing news or adding security on public Wi-Fi, Psiphon offers an easy-to-use VPN solution without the need for registration or subscription.

Key features include automatic protocol selection for effective circumvention, in-app traffic usage tracking, and an open-source platform that supports transparency and security audits. Psiphon's Android VPNService routes your traffic through secure servers to ensure privacy and reliable connection. It's free for personal use and ideal for anyone seeking open, secure, and private Internet access worldwide.

## Rankings

- #1,289 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall sentiment is mixed. Users frequently describe Psiphon as good/very good and a useful VPN with pleasant usability. The recurring downside is connectivity: multiple reviews mention slow or unstable connections and cases where the app won’t connect. Reliability appears inconsistent, even as the service is valued by many users.

### Pros

- Overall positive sentiment (frequent 'Good', 'Very good', 'Excellent')
- Viewed and used as a VPN by many users
- Pleasant user experience (nice/like/good job) and generally easy to use
- Some users report fast performance

### Cons

- Slow or unstable connections / long connection times
- Connectivity failures / can't connect in some cases
- Performance is inconsistent (some reports of speed vs. slow)

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- [Psiphon VPN: Freedom Online](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.psiphon3.subscription) — 198,879,266 users, 4.55 / 5
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- [Conduit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.psiphon.conduit) — 5,832,453 users, 4.53 / 5
- [PPS 5G](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google.play.storem3) — 4,465 users
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- [Lite VPN - Secure VPN Proxy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.free.vpn.ozzmo) — 4,953,643 users, 4.56 / 5
- [FreeBrowser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.greatfire.freebrowser) — 1,676,998 users, 4.05 / 5
- [PPS 4G](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google.play.storem20) — 1,347 users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.psiphon3)