# VirtualShield VPN

> Privacy - Security - Freedom

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.virtualshield.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** VirtualShield
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 60,812
- **Rating:** 4.13 / 5 (713 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-29
- **First published:** 2022-03-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.virtualshield.android)
- **Website:** [https://virtualshield.com](https://virtualshield.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://virtualshield.com/legal/privacy](https://virtualshield.com/legal/privacy)

## Description

## VirtualShield VPN Extension

VirtualShield is a powerful VPN Chrome extension designed to provide you with industry-leading privacy, security, and internet freedom. It features military-grade encryption to keep your browsing data safe from prying eyes while maintaining a strict no-logs policy to ensure that none of your online activities are recorded or tracked.

This extension offers unlimited bandwidth and lightning-fast speeds thanks to its global network architecture, making it ideal for streaming, browsing, and more without any throttling. Setting up VirtualShield is quick and effortless—just download the extension, log in, and connect to enjoy instant online protection. Additionally, VirtualShield provides a 60-day risk-free trial backed by 24/7 customer support, giving you confidence and assurance in your privacy journey.

[Privacy Policy](https://virtualshield.com/legal/privacy) | [Terms of Service](https://virtualshield.com/legal/terms)

## Rankings

- #275,589 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.virtualshield.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users report that VirtualShield offers affordable VPN service with responsive customer support and works well on some Android devices. However, many reviews mention frequent disconnections, app instability, and lack of clear connection status causing exposure. Recent updates have degraded performance and removed useful features. Though support can be helpful, some users find it hard to get timely solutions. Overall, the app is unstable and unreliable, especially after updates, despite being affordable and having potential.

### Pros

- Customer support can be responsive and helpful when contacted.
- Affordable pricing compared to some other VPN services.
- Works fine on Android devices in some cases.
- Some improvements and fixes have been made after major updates.
- Offers 'Always-On VPN' feature to maintain connection.

### Cons

- Frequent disconnections and unstable VPN connection.
- Recent updates have introduced significant bugs and reduced functionality.
- Lack of visible indication when VPN is connected leads to unintentional exposure.
- App crashes often and requires frequent reinstall or restart.
- Customer support can be difficult to reach or ineffective in resolving issues.

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