Hotspot Shield: Fast VPN Proxy

Name: Hotspot Shield: Fast VPN Proxy
Rating: 4.480653 (1652150 reviews)
Author: Anchorfree LLC

Unlimited VPN access to 800+ secure virtual servers at 2.2x faster speeds.

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Hotspot Shield VPN is independently rated as the fastest VPN, ideal for secure browsing, gaming, and streaming videos without interruptions. It encrypts your internet traffic, ensuring privacy and security even on public WiFi. This extension offers easy one-tap connection to 800+ virtual servers across 80+ countries including the US, UK, Japan, India, and more. Users can choose from a free, ad-supported version or upgrade to premium for unlimited bandwidth, additional locations, and 24/7 support.

Key features include lightning-fast proprietary VPN protocol, no logging of user activity, malware and phishing protection, and support for up to ten devices under the premium plan. Trusted by millions with over 800 million downloads, Hotspot Shield protects you online, unblocks content worldwide, and safeguards against malicious sites.

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By:

Anchorfree LLC

Downloads:

126,991,106 87.11K

Rating:

4.48

(1,652,150) 637 new ratings

Version:

11.3.1 Last updated: 2025-05-13

Version code:

110301

Creation date:

2012-04-13

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
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.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE

Size:

81.83MB

Email:

su*****@hotspotshield.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Updated:

11 hours ago

Ranking

# 976 ▼ 3

Other rankings

#90 in Tools (Gross)

#177 in Tools (Free) ▲

#1 in hot spot keyword 32 ▲ 1

#1 in wifi proxy keyword 88 ▲ 1

#14 in fast vpn keyword 65 ▲ 2

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User reviews

Pros

Works well under restrictive internet conditions like school wifi
Ability to accumulate free usage time through ads
Some users value the desktop version of the app

Cons

Frequent disconnections and issues reconnecting
Invasive and excessive advertising
Slow performance and app freezing
Complicated subscription and account access issues

Recent reviews

Don't waste your time installing this useless app, unless you plan on purchasing it! The first couple of times I used this app, it worked great! I haven't been able to connect since! I honestly believe, once they realize you're not gonna pay for this app, they basically cut you off. Besides, the free basic version is loaded with numerous adds! You watch this minute long add and then you close it and another add automatically appears. WHAT A JOKE!!! I'll be uninstalling this useless app, ASAP!

Ra*****, 2025-02-02

this app was good and all. But I paid the $79 for the year. i paid it in September 2024, and when I go to download it and sign in. It takes me back to the purchase options which are "start 7 day free trial" or " subscribe for $9.99 a month" so I want to avoid paying at all. I put "start free trial" and It says " you are already subscribed" and it won't let me in. but if I click "$9.99 a month" it'll take me to "card info" which is stupid because I'm stuck and they won't let me sign in.