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About ExpressVPN
Founded in 2009, ExpressVPN is one of the world’s largest providers of VPN services, enabling users to protect their privacy and security online with just a few clicks. The company’s award-winning software for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, routers, and browsers secures user information and identities with best-in-class encryption and leakproofing.
With 3,000+ servers across 94 countries and new servers added each week, ExpressVPN provides a fast connection wherever users are and offers uncensored access to sites and services from around the world. Based in the British Virgin Islands, ExpressVPN has a globally distributed team working in cities including Toronto, Lisbon, London, Zagreb, Singapore, Hong Kong, Perth, Manila, and Tokyo.
A vocal advocate for internet freedom and privacy, ExpressVPN is a proud financial supporter of nonprofit organizations fighting to protect digital rights, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Internet Defense League, OpenMedia, and others.
Quick facts & figures
- Founded in 2009 and based in the British Virgin Islands
- 3,000+ servers covering 160 VPN server locations in 94 countries (and counting!)
- 24/7 live chat customer support
- VPN apps available for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and selected routers; configurations for other routers, consoles, streaming boxes, and more; extensions for popular browsers
- No activity logs and no connection logs
- Advocates for internet privacy and digital rights; proud financial supporters of:
- Electronic Frontier Foundation
- The Internet Defense League
- Fight for the Future
- OpenMedia
- Access Now
VPN trial for media
If you are a member of the press and would like to try out our service and apps, email us at press@expressvpn.com for a trial account.
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Press releases
July 10, 2019
ExpressVPN Publishes PwC Audit Report, Leading Way in Industry TransparencyThe publication of the audit underlines ExpressVPN’s commitment to transparency and delivering to customers privacy and security that they can trust.
June 20, 2018
EFF’s HTTPS Everywhere Added to ExpressVPN Chrome Extension, Offering More Secure BrowsingWith the new Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) HTTPS Everywhere functionality, the ExpressVPN Chrome extension will provide users with stronger protection against having their online activity and data monitored, tampered with, or hacked.
May 18, 2018
ExpressVPN Survey: 71 Percent of Americans Concerned With How Brands Collect and Use Their Personal DataThe April 2018 survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found that data security is top of mind for the vast majority, that trust in tech companies is low, and that a majority are in favor of net neutrality regardless of political leaning.
February 22, 2018
ExpressVPN Launches 2018 ExpressVPN Future of Privacy ScholarshipExpressVPN is delighted to announce the launch of the third year of the ExpressVPN Future of Privacy Scholarship.
December 12, 2017
ExpressVPN Unveils Industry’s First Suite of Open-Source Tools to Test for Privacy and Security LeaksExpressVPN today unveiled a suite of leak testing tools that enable users to test their VPN provider’s software for potential leaks that could impact their privacy or security during everyday use.
December 11, 2017
ExpressVPN Holiday Privacy Study: Americans Feel Most Forms of Surveillance Are Unreasonable Trade-Offs for National SecurityThe study of more than 1,000 U.S. adults, conducted on behalf of ExpressVPN in November 2017, found that online privacy is a top concern for Americans in the coming year and that most put a high premium on their privacy.
October 12, 2016
ExpressVPN Announces 2016 Scholarship WinnersExpressVPN is thrilled to announce the first ever recipients of The ExpressVPN Future of Privacy Scholarship program.
August 17, 2016
ExpressVPN Launches Tor Service, Becomes First VPN Provider to Host .onion SiteExpressVPN is proud to be the first VPN provider to launch its own .onion site, http://expressobutiolem.onion. Tor users can now browse ExpressVPN's website faster, and with more anonymity.
July 20, 2016
ExpressVPN's New App for Routers Secures Even More DevicesExpressVPN's Latest app offers instant protection for every device. Internet users everywhere can now protect every device connected to their home Wi-Fi-even ones that aren't VPN compatible!
June 16, 2016
ExpressVPN Launches The ExpressVPN Future of Privacy ScholarshipExpressVPN is delighted to announce the launch of its scholarship program, The ExpressVPN Future of Privacy Scholarship.
June 16, 2016
5 Ways Scholarship Searches Benefit From TechnologySecurity and privacy rights go hand-in-hand with the internet. Students can weigh in on the importance of internet security and earn up to $2,500 through The ExpressVPN Future of Privacy Scholarship.
February 18, 2016
ExpressVPN Stands With Apple in the Fight for EncryptionExpressVPN unequivocally stands with Apple in their fight to protect encryption.
November 25, 2015
ExpressVPN Launches Highly Anticipated VPN Speed Test for Windows AppExpressVPN is proud to announce the release of ExpressVPN 4.1 for Windows. The update offers many new features, including better location recommendations and improved privacy settings.
November 23, 2015
ExpressVPN 4.7 for iOS: Lighter, Simpler, and Available for Download!The new release offers customized recommendations to help users browse, find, and connect to VPN servers with ease on iPhones and iPads.
November 2, 2015
ExpressVPN Unveils Improved v4.7 Android UpdateThe newest Android update has been designed with accessibility in mind, and the simplified layout makes it easier for users to find, browse, and connect to any one of ExpressVPN's locations.
The ExpressVPN Future of Privacy Scholarship
The ExpressVPN Future of Privacy Scholarship is an annual program created to raise awareness of internet privacy and security. Learn more about the program’s purpose, rules, and application period on the Scholarship page. For media inquiries, please contact Caroline Aguin at caroline.a@expressvpn.com.