Windscribe VPN

Fast VPN that improves your online privacy, and bypasses geo-restrictions

Windscribe VPN

App stats

Version: 3.80.1575 (Last updated: 2024-10-23)
Creation date: 2017-11-03
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • mock location sources for testing
  • view network connections
  • change network connectivity
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • reorder running apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • set an alarm

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App summary

Have you ever farted on a packed plane, panicked, and started hoping and praying no one knew it was you? Now imagine the plane is the internet and your fart is your browsing history. The passengers sitting next to you are your ISP, advertisers, and government agencies. And let’s just say they love the smell of a good fart. Without a VPN, they would instantly know you farted. Then, on top of that, every time you went back on the internet, you’d be forced to watch ads about farting, and travel recommendations to bean farms around the world.

When you enable Windscribe VPN, it’s like flying on a private jet: you can fart all you want; there are no ads, and you’re the pilot. With Windscribe, no one even checks your passport - you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, without being tracked or being forced to watch videos on how not to die. Since Windscribe adds an additional layer of encryption to your traffic and routes it through secure VPN servers, it’s kinda like farting in the Wind. After all, if you fart and no one can smell it… how can they know you farted? Exactly. It’s literally science.

Borderline insane hypothetical fart analogies aside, Windscribe VPN offers you a ton of security and privacy features, such as:

Free Features
• 10GB/month of data
• Strict no logging policy
• DNS level malware and annoyance filtering
• Support for many protocols: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, Stealth, WStunnel
• Unique anti-censorship features - connect in hostile environments
• Unblock geo-restricted content (300+ services supported)
• Advanced Split Tunneling - Has nothing to do with butts
• Automatically connects (or disconnects) on chosen WiFI networks
• Access servers in 10 countries (including US, Canada, UK and more)

Pro Features
• Everything above plus:
• UNLIMITED data
• UNLIMITED connections
• Access to Servers in 69 countries and 130+ data-centers!
• Clinically proven to increase IQ by 69 points

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Good feature set with control over VPN usage for specific apps
  • Offers a generous free plan with 10GB of data per month
  • Generally fast connections with many server locations
  • Quality of service has improved over time
  • Works well for bypassing restrictions on content like Netflix
Cons
  • Frequent issues with connectivity and automatic reconnection
  • Random disconnections and bugs related to protocol switching
  • Occasional slow server speeds and buffering when streaming
  • Poor customer support response times reported
  • Some users experience crashes or bugs after updates
Most mentioned
  • Connectivity issues
  • Protocol switching problems
  • Fast speeds and performance when it works
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Support and update-related bugs
User reviews
I've been using this for years, got the pro version "for life" for a very reasonable price back when Windscribe started. I haven't had any problems until my Pixel 7 Pro updated to Android 15. All apps updated, but Windscribe wouldn't connect anywhere. A couple of weeks in, I decided to uninstall and reinstall, everything works again. It's a really good service. Enjoy.
by James Cook, 2024-11-09

When it works, I love it, and think it's great. I have the Pro version after being a free member for awhile. I only use it for streaming UK & Ireland content from the US. Unfortunately, every time there's an update from these apps, I run into a lot of problems. :( Yesterday I couldn't access BBC iPlayer on my fire tablet, but could on my phone & could access everything else. Now I just did an update, & can't access anything accept RTE. :( I love Windscribe, but I'm wondering if I can do better.
by Guitargirl Jo, 2024-10-25

It's great until they lie that you are out of data a week earlier then every month before just so that's you will upgrade to their paid plans. It would be perfect if the auto connect didn't periodically (2-3 out of 5 times) not auto connect after device restart. I have already contacted useless support, get over yourself. This is not device specific, it is app specific. Again, get over yourself.
by Montana Grl5, 2024-10-22
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