TechRadar’s new VPN rankings just landed – and there are some big changes

Our experts spend hundreds of hours regularly testing VPN apps to give you only the best and most up-to-date buying advice. Well, after another round of deep dives, there are some big changes to our best VPN rankings.

While some testing sessions are less eventful – often confirming rather than revolutionizing our top VPN list – there have been quite a few interesting changes this time around. From checking unblocking and threat protection capabilities to speeds, server network, pricing, and new releases: some providers have recorded important wins to the detriment of some big names.

Keep reading to see what has changed, what hasn’t, and what all this means for you. Understanding the reasoning behind our rankings is crucial for choosing today’s best software according to your needs.

NordVPN remains TechRadar’s favorite

Before looking at what has changed with the new VPN ranking, let’s confirm what has not. Good news for all our long-standing readers who have trusted our previous buying advice – NordVPN confirms itself as TechRadar’s best pick this time, too. This round of testing unveils brilliant performances from Nord’s side yet again, in fact, across all its apps. We are especially pleased to see its speeds and unblocking results still at the top of the ranking.