VPN Hotspot Shield: Proxy VPN

Name: VPN Hotspot Shield: Proxy VPN
Rating: 4.47 (1633528 reviews)
Author: Anchorfree LLC

LiveAnchorfree LLC7 apps · 186.8M installsToolsFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $0.99 - $99.99 per itemhotspotshield.android.vpn

Unlimited VPN access to 1800+ secure virtual servers at 2.2x faster speeds

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Total installs: 137,375,368
Installs / day: —
Rating: 4.5★
Released: 13 Apr 2012
Last update: 8 Oct 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 12 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (~95%), out of 6 countries where it is charted.

Saudi Arabia95%#86 Top free · Apps
Finland1.6%#154 Trending · Apps
Venezuela1.6%#155 Trending · Tools
Gabon0.6%#143 Top free · Tools
Bahrain0.5%#170 Top free · Tools
Turkmenistan0.5%#184 Top free · Tools

Show all 6 countries ▾Show top 5 only ▴

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 12 Oct

Chart	Country	Rank	Change
Top free · Tools	SA	#23	▼ 8
Top grossing · Apps	KW	#73	▼ 4
Top grossing · Apps	SA	#82	▼ 1
Top free · Apps	SA	#86	▼ 10
Top grossing · Apps	AE	#137	▼ 3
Top free · Tools	GA	#143	▲ 32
Trending · Apps	FI	#154	▲ 41
Trending · Tools	VE	#155	—
Top free · Tools	FI · 11 Oct	#160	—
Top free · Tools	BH · 11 Oct	#170	—
Top free · Tools	TM · 11 Oct	#184	—
Trending · Tools	FI	#187	▼ 70

App manifest

Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties App info and performance
No data collected
Data is encrypted in transit
You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

12 in 3 groups

3 Sensitive4 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
See which apps you use and how often, if you allow usage access

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherSensitive9

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

See which apps you use and how often, if you allow usage accessupdate component usage statistics · PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity · CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to or disconnect from Wi-Fi networks and change saved Wi-Fi settingsconnect and disconnect from Wi-Fi · CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Independently rated the fastest VPN, Hotspot Shield VPN provides lightning-fast, private internet security. Hotspot Shield VPN provides a secure proxy connection through encrypted channels and prevents bad actors from getting hold of your private data during transmission. No need to install an incognito browser -- simply tap to connect and relax knowing your internet traffic is secure. Enable Hotspot Shield VPN to browse, watch, and game while staying private and secure online, even on public Wifi. Use out-of-the-box basic features in an ad-supported free version or upgrade to a premium plan for the best experience—including unlimited VPN bandwidth, advanced protocols and distributed virtual VPN servers. Our proprietary protocol technology ensures fast VPN speeds that achieve stable, private connections while not compromising on speed. Hotspot Shield's distributed network of VPN servers is designed to keep you covered with coverage in 80+ countries and locations, including the US, UK, Germany, Japan, India, Turkey, Brazil, Australia, Canada, China, and more! ✓ No Logs Privacy Hotspot Shield doesn’t track or keep any connection logs or IP addresses of its users and their private internet activities. ✓ 24/7 Customer Support Our team is always available for any questions and to deliver timely support. ✓ Trusted by Millions Hotspot Shield VPN has been downloaded more than 800 million times with features on Forbes, CNET, CNN, and the New York Times. Download the VPN proxy app that’s trusted by millions of Google Play Android users. Hotspot Shield VPN premium plans are available as auto-renewing subscriptions and support up to 10 devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops or desktops. Start a 7-day free trial of our premium plan to experience the benefits firsthand. Support: https://support.hotspotshield.com/ Website: https://www.hotspotshield.com/ © 2026 Anchorfree, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

What's new

- Improved VPN speeds for an even faster streaming and gaming experience. - Enhanced user interface for seamless, one-tap connection. - Bug fixes and performance improvements. Stay secure with the fastest VPN for streaming, gaming, and unlimited internet access!

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