Proton VPN for Windows release notes
Here are the latest release notes for the Proton VPN for Windows app. We’ll notify you when new updates become available, but you can also manually check for updates. You can also view the release notes for our other apps.
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Release notes
Latest stable release
Version 4.2.0: June 16, 2025
- Introduced a new system tray app to let you connect, disconnect, or switch profiles faster
- Made it possible to connect to printers, speakers, and other devices on your local network, even with the VPN connected
- Gave you a way to see the active port number when you’re using port forwarding for easy configuration of third-party software
- Rolled out a taskbar status icon so you can see at a glance if you’re connected
- Made the kill switch is easier to find
- Added support for Catalan, Hungarian, and Simplified Chinese
- Adjusted a variety of things to make things run more smoothly
Latest early access release
Version 4.2.1: July 17, 2025
- Made some small design and performance fixes
- Swatted a few bugs
Release history
Version 4.1.13: May 13, 2025
- Tweaked things to help the app run better
Version 4.1.12: April 28, 2025
- Improved overall performance and speed
- Fixed a couple of annoying issues
Version 4.1.11: April 9, 2025
- Fixed a bug that caused crashes during login
- Updated the interface and made minor stability improvements
Version 4.1.10: April 3, 2025
- Fixed a bug that stopped the app from starting for some users
Version 4.1.9: April 3, 2025
- Redesigned the app to make it easier to use
- Made it easier to quickly reconnect to recent servers
- Updated VPN Connection profiles to support features like NetShield Ad-blocker, port forwarding, and a one-click “Connect and go”
Version 3.5.3: February 18, 2025
- Fixed a bug that caused the app to freeze for some users
Version 3.5.2: February 5, 2025
- Stabilized the app with a bunch of small fixes
Version 3.5.1: December 11, 2024
- Fixed issues that made the app slow to start or use a lot of CPU
Version 3.5.0: November 26, 2024
- Improved connection in countries with internet blocks
- Evicted some hidden digital dust bunnies
Version 3.4.4: November 20, 2024
- General improvements to performance and reliability
Version 3.4.3: November 4, 2024
- Improved overall app stability
- Upgraded Smart Protocol to work better in countries with strict internet rules
- Updated to the newest version of OpenVPN
Version 3.3.2: August 13, 2024
- Fixed problems connecting with Stealth protocol
- Solved login issues for some users
Version 3.3.0: July 30, 2024
- Introduced the new Stealth protocol to help bypass internet blocks
- Rolled out a few tiny tweaks for good karma
Version 3.2.12: June 25, 2024
- Updated OpenVPN to the latest version for better security and performance
Version 3.2.11: March 28, 2024
- Added new VPN servers in more countries
- Improved support for more languages
- Fixed a bug in the installer
Version 3.2.10: February 1, 2024
- Did some minor security updates
- Fixed a bug with the captcha some users saw
Version 3.2.9: December 18, 2023
- Introduced support for Norwegian. Velkomst!
Version 3.2.8: December 6, 2023
- Gave the security shields a quick polish
Version 3.2.7: November 6, 2023
- Made the app faster and more reliable
- Fixed a bug where the app showed twice in the taskbar
- Added support for Japanese, Georgian, Greek, Finnish, Swedish, and Korean
- Fixed an issue with profile colors not showing correctly
Version 3.2.2: October 4, 2023
- Tweaked the interface and improved performance
Version 3.2.1: September 15, 2023
- Improved how the app looks and runs
Version 3.1.1: August 24, 2023
- Fine-tuned design and performance
Version 3.1.0: August 3, 2023
- Added support for Proton VPN’s business accounts
- Made it possible for organizations to control who can use the VPN within their team
Version 3.0.7: June 7, 2023
- Fixed problems that stopped the app from launching
- Improved performance in a few small ways
Version 3.0.5: May 2, 2023
- Improved stability across the app
- Upgraded performance and strengthened security
- Introduced automatic app updates
Version 2.4.3: July 13, 2023
- Did a tiny tune-up to keep things humming