Highly customizable, allowing users to configure DNS, port forwarding, proxies.
4.48·100,881 reviews·10,000,000+ downloads
PIA VPN offers an open-source Android VPN with deep customization (DNS, port forwarding, proxies) and a fast 10-Gbps server network for private, unrestricted browsing. It ranks among top Tools in CH, GB, and CA with a solid user rating, and downloads continue to grow, as shown by 10,000,000+ total and 160K new in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
Open-source transparency for auditing and trust
Unlimited device connections on a single account
Ultra-fast performance with a 10-Gbps server network
Advanced split tunneling and Kill Switch for control and safety
WireGuard protocol for efficient, secure connections
DNS-based ad blocking (MACE) to enhance privacy and browsing
Less emphasis on proxy-centric features vs. some rival VPNs
Fewer explicit 'unblock' or websites-oriented marketing claims compared to some competitors
About Private Internet Access VPN
Private Internet Access VPN is a tools app developed by PIA Private Internet Access, Inc.
Download Statistics
Private Internet Access VPN has been downloaded 15 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 160 thousand times.
User Ratings
Private Internet Access VPN is rated 4.48 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 100 thousand ratings.
App Information
Private Internet Access VPN is FREE to download. The APK download size is 28.60 MB. The latest version available is 4.0.37. The last update was on July 6, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play April 2013.
Description
Private Internet Access (PIA): The Best VPN for Digital Privacy
Unlock the full potential of your Android device with PIA VPN – the unrivaled choice for securing your digital privacy. PIA is a leading VPN provider with the best VPN apps, security standards, and features.
Our 7-day free trial lets you try PIA without worry and make an informed decision about your VPN protection. With our top VPN apps, you can – hide your IP address, spoof your location, safeguard your data, prevent monitoring on public Wi-Fi hotspots, and more. You won't find this level of security in any proxy server or private browser.
PIA’s VPN service gives you seamless browsing and gaming from anywhere. Say goodbye to restrictions with our VPN location changer, and enjoy peace of mind with our safe and secure VPN protocols. Elevate your online experience on your Android device starting today.
Get PIA VPN and explore the web without boundaries, restrictions, network slowdowns, trackers, and online threats. ✅ 🌐 🔐
✔ 7-Day Free VPN Trial Download Private Internet Access, and use the app for free for the next seven days. We also have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you want to keep and try PIA for longer.
✔ Top VPN IP Changer Mask your private IP address. Connect to one of PIA’s servers to hide your IP address and IP data for better privacy, security, and anonymity online.
✔ Digital Location Changer Change location with PIA’s vast VPN server network across 90+ countries, including all 50 US states. It’s easy and fast to choose a server and switch your location.
✔ Ultra-Fast VPN Servers Enjoy blazing-fast VPN speeds with our 10-Gbps server network. Watch videos in UHD quality, play multiplayer online games without interruptions, avoid buffering, and lower your ping.
✔ Safe Connection on Public Wi-Fi Keep your connection private when you’re using public Wi-Fi hotspots. Connect to one of our servers to send your internet traffic through a secure VPN tunnel.
✔ Ironclad VPN Encryption Shield your IP address and data with Private Internet Access. PIA encrypts all internet communications coming from your device so no one can monitor your browsing history.
✔ Unlimited Connections Protect all your devices at once with just one PIA VPN account. You don’t have to choose or prioritize – with PIA, you can simultaneously enjoy a secure VPN connection on countless devices.
✔ Native VPN Apps Get PIA VPN for Android and gain access to all our other easy-to-use VPN apps. We have apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, and other operating systems. We also have dedicated browser VPN apps for Chrome, Firefox, and Opera.
✔ Open Source Transparency Private Internet Access is one of the only top VPN providers that offer 100% open-source VPN apps, which means its code is publicly available for anyone to inspect and analyze.
- MORE PIA VPN FEATURES & BENEFITS -
⭐ Full GDPR compliance ⭐ Court-proven no-logs policy ⭐ 24/7 customer support via live chat or email
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Comments on Private Internet Access VPN for Android
★★★★★Simon· Jul 4, 2026
Strange to see all these negative reviews because of various issues, I've had PIA for years now & have not had any issues. Only thing I've noticed is some servers are slow, but you just choose another server.
★★★★☆non non· Jul 16, 2026
It's a VPN, not really much else to say... yeah... I exclusively use bathrooms with windows to assert dominance on mall shoppers. I do have an error where it'll just quit, doesn't reconnect, restarting the app does nothing, VPN just completely stops working.
★★★★☆Jim Mulholland· Jun 29, 2026
Great app, been using it for years. However since the last update (27/6/26) OpenVPN with Shadowsocks doesn't work. Wire guard does but not OpenVPN/Shadowsocks. Edit: I am already running ver 4.0.34(704), the latest in PS.
★☆☆☆☆Te Ap· Jul 7, 2026
Edit: None of the suggestions work! Autoconnect doesn't work. I have to go in app again and again to connect. - I am very unsatisfied by the connectivity lately. It just constantly keeps disconnecting, so many servers of pia are blacklisted. German servers have horrible connectivity and most are blacklisted by sites/apps. Using obfuscation, cleaning cache, reinstalling or switch from open vpn to WireGuard does not help either. It is even worse on my Iphone and android tv.
★☆☆☆☆Taylor Ritchie· Jul 8, 2026
Why the hell is my location auto-switching, if it can't connect to the region I picked then let it fall back to the kill switch LIKE It's SUPPOSED TO I keep going to websites to find I've been VPN'd to the authoritarian nation called the UK. EDIT since you replied: I KNOW HOW THE KILL SWITCH WORKS, I'm pretty sure what I said makes sense, if, it, won't, connect, to, where, i, chose, kill, the internet, connection, do, not, randomly, move, me, SOMEWHERE ELSE
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Trust & Safety: PIA VPN requests a broad set of permissions (including location, background location, and foreground service) typical for VPN operation. The app emphasizes GDPR compliance, a court-proven no-logs policy, and open-source transparency, which bolster trust. Users should review the permissions to ensure alignment with their privacy expectations.
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