NordVPN
Best overall
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351 chose NordVPN this week
Recognized by Neil Patel & Kevin O'Leary (Shark Tank) · Featured in Forbes
900+ VPNs tested · 188,000+ data points
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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.
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