# StarVPN - Fast VPN Proxy

> Turbocharge your internet with a VPN - fast and secure unlimited VPN proxy!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.starvpn`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** StarVPN Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 813,483
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (9,681 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.43
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2022-04-06
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.starvpn)
- **Website:** [https://www.starvpn.com](https://www.starvpn.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.starvpn.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.starvpn.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

StarVPN is a fast, secure VPN proxy extension for Chrome that provides private internet access with a generous free tier and a no-registration guest mode.

Premium features unlock unlimited data, 1000+ servers, residential IPs, and advanced protections including AES-256 encryption, OpenVPN/TCP-UDP, DNS leak protection, IPv6, Kill Switch, and Split Tunneling. It supports multi-platform use and streaming across 200+ platforms with Smart DNS and residential IPs that are harder to block.

## Rankings

- #76,696 — Overall
- #7 — ip
- #21 — wifi proxy
- #23 — veepn
- #62 — wordpress

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DEVICE_POWER`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `android.permission.START_FOREGROUND_SERVICES_FROM_BACKGROUND`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `com.starvpn.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Overall, reviews are mixed. Many users praise StarVPN for fast speeds, ease of use, and a no-sign-in experience that delivers what it advertises. However, several users report frequent connectivity problems (unable to connect to servers or disconnect), and others point out limited server locations compared with competitors. A few also mention crashes when restoring purchases, and one review warns of malware. The app shows strong speed and usability, but reliability and geographic coverage need improvement, and privacy concerns raised in some reviews should be considered.

### Pros

- Very fast speeds for a free VPN with generally stable connections
- Easy to use with a clean UI and no sign-in required
- Does what it advertises; reliable basic VPN functionality
- Ad-free experience reported and an upgrade option for more features

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues: cannot connect to servers or disconnect
- Limited server locations / countries compared with competitors
- Occasional reliability problems such as crashes when restoring purchases

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