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351 chose NordVPN this week
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| Rank | Provider | Trust | Chose this week | From | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NordVPN Best overall Matches your pick | 94/100 | 351 | $3.49/mo | Get → |
| #2 | ProtonVPN Best free tier Matches your pick | Excellent | 258 | Free | Get → |
| #3 | ExpressVPN Best for streaming Matches your pick | Very good | 55 | $3.26/mo | Get → |
| #4 | Surfshark Best unlimited devices Matches your pick | Very good | 39 | $2.49/mo | Get → |
| #5 | CyberGhost Best for beginners Matches your pick | Very good | 52 | $2.03/mo | Get → |
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Are these rankings paid for?
No. We test every major VPN monthly ourselves, with no sponsors and no affiliate bias deciding the order. 900+ providers reviewed and 188,000+ data points feed every ranking on this site.
How do I know people actually use these picks?
We publish live numbers instead of stock testimonials. NordVPN: 351 people chose it in the last 7 days. ProtonVPN: 258. Those counts update weekly, right on the cards above.
Why trust VPN.com over a random review site?
VPN.com has been recognized by Forbes, The Atlantan, SF Magazine, and Vegas Magazine, plus Neil Patel and Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary. Founder Michael Gargiulo is a Forbes Council member.
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