Proton VPN for Linux release notes
Here are the latest release notes for the Proton VPN for Linux app, which should be automatically updated by your package manager. You can also view the release notes for our other apps.
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Release notes
Latest release
Version 4.9.7: June 18, 2025
- Squashed a handful of mischievous software bugs
Latest early access
Version 4.10.0: August 6, 2025
- Introduced split tunneling. Exclude selected apps from the VPN tunnel, while securing the others with Proton VPN.
Release history
Version 4.9.6: April 30, 2025
- Made bug fixes and stability improvements
Version 4.9.5: March 25, 2025
- Improved local application logging, which makes it easier to troubleshoot problems.
Version 4.9.4: March 6, 2025
- Performed minor bug fixes
Version 4.9.3: February 24, 2025
- Shooed away some minor software hiccups
Version 4.9.1: February 17, 2025
- Fixed some minor bugs
Version 4.9.0: February 5, 2025
- Introduced automated port forwarding. You can now enable port forwarding, connect to supported servers, and use assigned ports without manual scripting
- Fixed an issue that caused the VPN to reconnect after cancelling a connection
Version 4.8.3: January 20, 2025
- Introduced load percentages in server search results, see server loads at a glance
- Made minor packaging improvements
Version 4.8.2: January 6, 2025
- Made WireGuard® the default protocol for new users
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
Version 4.8.1: December 5, 2024
- Sent a few errant bugs packing
Version 4.8.0: November 28, 2025
- Introduced Custom DNS. Take control of your browsing experience with the flexibility to use third-party DNS resolvers tailored to your preferences.
- Performed bug fixes and stability improvements
Version 4.7.4: November 12, 2024
- Fixed some bugs and improved stability
Version 4.7.3: November 8, 2025
- Boosted performance and stomped on a few rogue bugs
Version 4.7.2: November 5, 2024
- Fixed some bugs and improved stability
Version 4.7.1: November 4, 2024
- Fixed bugs
Version 4.7.0: October 20, 2024
- Added setting to start the app minimized to the tray (if available)
Version 4.6.0: October 9, 2024
- Improved error tracking to ensure better diagnostics and faster resolution for connection failures.
Version 4.5.0: September 25, 2024
- Introduced WireGuard® support for IPv6 — the future is here
Version 4.4.5: September 17, 2024
- Performed minor UI and stability improvements.
Version 4.4.4: August 20, 2024
- Improved WireGuard® protocol functionality
Version 4.4.3: August 13, 2024
- Banished some sneaky software bugs and improved stability
Version 4.4.2: July 30, 2024
- Made general fixes and enhancements for the Wireguard® protocol
Version 4.4.1: July 24, 2024
- Enhanced general performance and improved handling when resuming from suspension
Version 4.4.0: July 20, 2024
- Introduced experimental WireGuard® support — blazing fast and secure, but still in testing
Version 4.3.3: July 16, 2024
- Made minor UI and stability improvements
Version 4.3.2: My 22, 2024
- Fixed some minor issues related to caching and authentication
Version 4.3.1: May 6, 2024
- Made it possible to disable the advanced kill switch from the login screen
- Improved window positioning consistency across distributions
Version 4.3.0: April 15, 2024
- Improved our troubleshooting tools for better error investigation
- Fixed bugs
Version 4.2.0: March 4, 2024
- Added advanced kill switch — keep your device locked down unless connected to Proton VPN
Version 4.1.10: January 30, 2024
- Patched the app to recover from manual cache deletion
Version 4.1.9: January 5, 2024
- Sent more bugs out the door
Version 4.1.8: December 21, 2023
- Fixed a bug with VPN connection monitoring
Version 4.1.7: December 12, 2023
- Improved the application log
Version 4.1.6: December 1, 2023
- Implemented various bug fixes contributed by community
Version 4.1.5: November 23, 2023
- Fixed a regression: app now disconnects VPN on quit as intended
Version 4.1.4: November 16, 2023
- Solved an issue where the app would hang during disconnection
Version 4.1.3: November 10, 2023
- Made Secure Core servers easier to spot
Version 4.1.2: November 2, 2023
- Performed bug fixes
Version 4.1.1: October 28, 2023
- Improved VPN connection error handling
Version 4.1.0: October 25, 2023
- Added support for Secure Core — route your connection through multiple countries for extra protection
Version 4.0.0: October 10, 2023
- Introduced the new Proton VPN Linux app. This release completes our journey from alpha to beta and delivers a stable version of our new Linux app, ensuring a refined and polished experience