Top 5 Android VPNs in 2026

Choosing an Android VPN in 2026 means looking beyond the phone app: this ranking compares services that also list Android TV and Fire TV apps, plus ad blocking, malware protection and a kill switch. Use the country counts to see which option offers the broadest listed coverage.

How we ranked these Android VPNs

Every VPN here lists an Android app, so that alone does not separate the contenders. We instead selected providers that also list Android TV and Fire TV, an ad and tracker blocker, malware protection and a kill switch. Among services with that full set, we ordered the ranking by number of countries: broader listed coverage gives you more locations to choose from when connecting. These are comparisons of listed features, not claims about app performance or measured speeds.

We also call out practical details such as simultaneous connections, protocols, streaming support and server counts where they help you decide. A country count describes the breadth listed by the provider; it does not tell you how fast a particular connection will be or whether a specific streaming service will work from every location.

1. Proton VPN Plus

Proton VPN Plus takes the top spot with the widest country coverage in this group: 149 countries. It lists apps for Android, Android TV and Fire TV, alongside ad and tracker blocking, malware protection and a kill switch. WireGuard and OpenVPN are among its protocols, and Proton also lists its own protocol. Streaming support is listed, which makes this a strong all-round pick if you want one service for a phone and a television device.

• 149 countries and 20,000 servers are listed.
• Supports up to 10 simultaneous devices, with split tunnelling and multi-hop.
• Includes a free version, an independently audited no-logs policy and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

• It allows 10 simultaneous connections, fewer than Surfshark's unlimited allowance.
• RAM-only servers are not listed among the features provided here.

Choose Proton if location choice is your main priority and you want the same provider listed for Android, Android TV and Fire TV. The extra privacy features, including Tor over VPN and port forwarding, may also appeal if you want more than a basic mobile connection.

2. ExpressVPN Basic

ExpressVPN Basic ranks second with 113 listed countries and the same five qualifying Android-related features as the rest of the top five. Its supported platforms include Android, Android TV and Fire TV, while its protocol options include WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and Lightway. The provider also lists streaming support, split tunnelling and 24/7 support, giving you several connection options across mobile and TV devices.

• 10 simultaneous devices, with a kill switch, ad and tracker blocker and malware protection listed.
• RAM-only servers and an independently audited no-logs policy are listed.
• A free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee are listed.

• Its 113-country count is below Proton's 149.
• A free version is not listed.
• P2P support is not specified in the features used for this comparison.

Pick ExpressVPN if its protocol range and listed RAM-only servers matter to you, or if you value the availability of 24/7 support. It gives you less country coverage than the top-ranked option, but retains the full set of Android TV, Fire TV and protection features used for this ranking.

3. CyberGhost VPN

CyberGhost lists coverage in 100 countries, with apps for Android, Android TV and Fire TV. It includes the ad and tracker blocker, malware protection and kill switch required for this ranking, as well as WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2/IPsec. Streaming support is listed, and the service has RAM-only servers and a 45-day money-back guarantee. Its 9,600 listed servers give you another useful point of comparison alongside its country count.

• Supports seven simultaneous devices and lists split tunnelling.
• Includes 24/7 support and an independently audited no-logs policy.
• A seven-day free trial is listed.

• Seven simultaneous connections are fewer than the allowances listed by the other four services.
• Its 100-country coverage is below Proton and ExpressVPN.

CyberGhost suits you if seven device connections are enough and you want to weigh its listed server count, RAM-only servers and trial option. Check that connection allowance against your household before choosing it, especially if several people will use the VPN at once.

4. Surfshark Starter

Surfshark Starter also lists 100 countries and qualifies through Android, Android TV and Fire TV support, plus all three protection features used in our selection. It supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and its own protocol. The provider lists streaming support, RAM-only servers, multi-hop and split tunnelling, so there are plenty of configuration features to consider alongside its country coverage.

• Unlimited simultaneous connections are listed, unlike the fixed device limits of the other services here.
• Includes a kill switch, malware protection, ad and tracker blocking and an independently audited no-logs policy.
• 24/7 support and a seven-day free trial are listed.

• Its 100-country count is below Proton and ExpressVPN.
• Surfshark lists 4,500 servers, fewer than Proton and CyberGhost.

Surfshark is a practical fit if you want to connect many personal devices without tracking a fixed connection allowance. Its listed country coverage matches CyberGhost's, so the unlimited simultaneous connections may be the clearer deciding factor between the two.

5. hide.me Premium

hide.me Premium completes the ranking with 57 countries, the narrowest coverage among the five. It still meets the selection criteria: Android, Android TV and Fire TV apps are listed, as are an ad and tracker blocker, malware protection and a kill switch. The provider lists WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and SSTP, plus streaming support, split tunnelling and multi-hop.

• Supports 10 simultaneous devices and lists port forwarding.
• A free version, an independently audited no-logs policy and 24/7 support are listed.
• Support options include live chat, email, tickets, a forum and a knowledge base.

• Its 57-country count is substantially lower than the other four ranked services.
• The provider lists 2,600 servers, fewer than the other services in this top five.
• A free trial is not listed.

Consider hide.me if its listed free version, protocol selection or support channels suit your needs and you do not need as many country choices. If accessing a wider range of locations is your priority, the four higher-ranked options offer more listed coverage.

Why some VPNs missed the top five

ZoogVPN lists all the qualifying Android and protection features, but its 55 countries place it below hide.me's 57. PureVPN lists Android TV and Fire TV, an ad blocker and a kill switch, but malware protection is not listed, so it does not meet the full feature set for this ranking.

How to choose an Android VPN

Start with where you will use the VPN. If you only need a phone app, all five list Android support; if you plan to stream through a television device, check that Android TV or Fire TV appears in the provider's supported platforms too. Each ranked service lists both, but you should still choose the correct app for the device you own.

Next, decide how much country coverage you want. Proton leads this ranking with 149 countries, while hide.me lists 57. More listed countries provide a wider range of locations to select, but do not guarantee a particular connection speed or access to a specific service. For performance, compare the listed protocols rather than assuming one provider is faster: all five list WireGuard, and some also list additional protocols.

Finally, match the connection limit to your devices. Surfshark lists unlimited simultaneous connections; Proton, ExpressVPN and hide.me list 10, while CyberGhost lists seven. Check the details that affect your use, such as streaming support, split tunnelling, trials and support availability. For this 2026 ranking, every selected service meets the Android TV, Fire TV and protection-feature criteria; country coverage is what sets their order.