Encryption technology used by military and financial institutions
Privacy first: No browsing device logs
Hotspot Shield does not log data or activity that can be tied back to users
Virtual locations
Number of unique VPN virtual locations available
1
125+ locations
125+ locations
Fast VPN Servers
The number of servers in our network available, providing fast reliable service.
160+
500+
500+
Fastest VPN Connection
Hotspot Shield has been proven to provide the fastest internet connection speeds when the VPN is live
Up to 1 Gbps
Unlimited
Unlimited
Data limits
Unlimited data with Premium and Premium Family plans. Free users may watch ads to surpass the Basic plan’s daily limit for iOS and Android.
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Basic Streaming Mode
Access global content from popular streaming services.
Optimized Streaming Mode
High-speed access to global content from popular streaming services.
Basic Gaming Mode
Connect to global servers for popular games.
Optimized Gaming Mode
Upgrade gaming speed & minimize latency via our fastest servers.
24/7 customer support
Get 24/7 live chat and email support from our customer service team
Support center only
Hydra, IPSec, and OpenVPN protocols
Hotspot Shield uses Hydra, a proprietary protocol, awarded for reliability and speed. But you can connect to other protocols like OpenVPN and IPSec too.
Anti-phishing protection
Hotspot Shield notifies you if you're about to visit a suspicious site that may be plagued with malware or phishing scams
Internet kill switch
Built-in internet kill switch automatically disconnects your internet when VPN unexpectedly drops
Smart VPN
SmartVPN allows you to pick which apps or domains bypass the VPN