As part of our mission to help everyone access online privacy and freedom, we’ve been continuously evolving Proton VPN thanks to your valuable feedback since we last talked about our plans going forward.
In the first half of 2024, we’ve opened up even more free servers around the world with the start of local elections in key areas such as Pakistan, Brazil, Venezuela, and many others.
We’ve also delivered a number of improvements to Proton VPN apps across all platforms, such as Windows stealth mode and Android guest mode, and delivered on our earlier commitments with a brand new AppleTV app, IPv6 support on Linux devices and browser extensions, and much more.
As of today, we’re also adding native support for ARM-based devices with the release of the ARM version of our Windows app.
Ever since the introduction of Apple Silicon’s M-series chips, Windows users have been waiting for their turn. Microsoft’s ARM-based Surface Laptop 7th edition is likely just the beginning.
But we also want to tell you more about what you can expect from us in the coming months:
New apps for Windows, iOS, and iPadOS as we refresh the look and feel of Proton VPN while adding popular features requested by you, such as hiding free servers (for paid users), selecting servers based on cities, and more.
iOS users will be able to add a Proton VPN widget to their home screens for easy access.
Expanded IPv6 support across platforms.
Port forwarding on macOS & Linux.
Guest mode for iOS & iPadOS.
Split tunneling on macOS first, followed by Linux.
And some new (secret) privacy features!
As always, we would not be able to do this without your help, so we want to extend a huge thank you from us to you for providing us with feedback and supporting us.
I can’t deal with their Windows app; it’s too bloated (the map is pointless) and it doesn’t allow choosing free servers (only random). Plus, they have a timer that extends every time you switch again.
Their marketing approach feels aggressive compared to other VPNs.
In that regard, their Linux app works better for me.
I’ve heard a GTK4 version is in development, and Debian maintainers are working on porting ProtonVPN’s app. Let’s hope it finishes before the Debian 13/Trixie Transition and Toolchain Freeze comes soon.
