About ExpressVPN
We build a safer, better digital world.
Who is ExpressVPN?
The internet was originally conceived as an open space for information and connection. In its best moments, the online world still exemplifies that spirit, but more often than not it seems that we’ve ceded our online privacy and safety to others. Corporations and hackers are now able to monitor and influence in once-unimaginable ways.
ExpressVPN wants to enable you to experience an internet that is safe, where individuals are protected and have the power to shape their own online experience. We work every day to ensure that protecting your privacy and security is easy and accessible, no matter your level of technical expertise. As every aspect of our lives becomes increasingly digital, we believe that protecting the online experience for all has never been more essential.
Fast facts
- Founded in 2009 by two close friends and technology entrepreneurs, Peter Burchhardt and Dan Pomerantz
- Used by 4+ million active subscribers in over 180 countries
- Operates a secure network of VPN servers in 105+ countries
- Apps for all major platforms available in 17 languages and counting
- Offers a full suite of tools in one subscription and app, incorporating a VPN, an ad blocker, and more
- Team members located in over 20 cities around the world
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2009
![Original ExpressVPN logo from 2009]()
ExpressVPN was born
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2009
![ExpressVPN launched 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee in 2009]()
Launched 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee
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2009
![Toggle switches with Windows and Apple logos]()
Allowed manual configuration for Windows and Mac
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2010
![Linux, Android, and iOS logos]()
Launched support for Linux and smartphones, including on iOS and Android
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2011
![Two speech bubbles, one with the old ExpressVPN logo]()
Launched 24/7 live chat support
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2012
![Windows, Mac, Android logos]()
Launched apps for Windows, Mac, and Android to improve user experience
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2014
![Speed test]()
Added speed test tool on Windows and Mac apps
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2014
![Bitcoin logo with tick]()
Began to accept Bitcoin payment
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2015
![Language menu drop-down with globe]()
ExpressVPN apps available in non-English languages, including in French, German, Spanish, and more
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2016
![Internet kill switch button]()
Added Network Lock (kill switch) feature
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2016
![ExpressVPN launches VPN for routers in 2016]()
Launched ExpressVPN app for routers
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2016
![Magnifying glass with bug and binary code]()
Launched bug bounty program
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2016
![ExpressVPN Scholarship launched in 2016]()
Launched The ExpressVPN Future of Privacy Scholarship
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2016
![ExpressVPN and OpenMedia unite against internet oppression]()
Teamed up with OpenMedia for an open internet
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2017
![A path branching in two doorways]()
Added split-tunneling feature
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2017
![ExpressVPN apps for browser extensions]()
Launched ExpressVPN apps for browser extensions
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2017
![ExpressVPN Leak Testing Tools]()
Unveiled a suite of open-source leak-testing tools
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2018
![Center for Democracy and Technology]()
Launched “Signals of Trustworthy VPNs” with the Center for Democracy and Technology
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2018
![ExpressVPN works with Front Line Defenders]()
Worked with Front Line Defenders to provide complimentary ExpressVPN accounts to their community
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2019
![A checklist resembling a server.]()
Launched TrustedServer, so that all our servers run on RAM only—a system that's been audited by PwC Switzerland
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2019
![ExpressVPN audited by cybersecurity firm Cure53]()
Browser extensions independently audited by Cure53
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2019
![ExpressVPN partners with HP]()
ExpressVPN comes preinstalled on new HP laptops
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2020
![ExpressVPN and VPN Trust Initiative logos]()
Launched the VPN Trust Initiative with i2Coalition
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2020
![ExpressVPN partners with Dynabook]()
Partnered with Dynabook (formerly Toshiba)
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2020
![Speedometer]()
Started beta-testing Lightway, our own modern VPN protocol
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2020
![Shield above laptop]()
New verification system reduces the risk of us inadvertently distributing malware (audited by PwC Switzerland)
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2020
![Globe in microscope]()
Launched the ExpressVPN Digital Security Lab, to conduct original research
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2021
![2021 ExpressVPN branding update]()
Launched a new look on our apps and website
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2021
![ioXt Alliance logo with check mark.]()
Received ioXt Alliance certification
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2021
![ExpressVPN partners with HMD Global (Nokia)]()
Partnered with HMD Global (home of Nokia phones)
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2021
![Servers with shield and thumbs-up symbols]()
Lightway audited by Cure53 and open-sourced
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2021
![ExpressVPN joins Kape Technologies]()
Joined the Kape Technologies family of leading privacy and security brands
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2021
![Bug with Log4J logo.]()
First company in the world to deploy wide-scale consumer-side mitigation measures for the global log4j vulnerability
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2021
![Obscured map pin restricting data being shared]()
Launched Threat Manager, a DNS-based traffic blocker that protects users from trackers, scammers, and malware sites
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2022
![On button in flames.]()
Launched parallel connections, a feature that drastically improved the time to connect to VPN
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2022
![$10K with a bug and magnifying glass.]()
Launched a new bonus bug bounty of 100,000 USD for TrustedServer
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2022
![ExpressVPN Keys. Red key.]()
Started beta-testing ExpressVPN Keys, a password manager integrated into our apps; completed security audit of Keys
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2022
![Indian flag with an eye on it on the cover of a file folder.]()
Withdrew physical VPN servers from India to protect user privacy
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2022
![A server and speedometer.]()
Started replacing our 1Gbps servers with new 10Gbps servers around the world
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2022
![Independent audit confirms security of ExpressVPN’s app for Windows]()
Published new audits on all three of our desktop apps
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2022
![An Aircove router.]()
Launched Aircove, a Wi-Fi router with built-in VPN; conducted third-party audit of Aircove security
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2022
![KPMG privacy policy audit of ExpressVPN.]()
KPMG and Cure53 audited our Privacy Policy protections and server technology security
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2022
![ExpressVPN Android and iOS app security audit.]()
Cure53 conducted separate assessments of our Android and iOS apps through penetration testing and source-code audits
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2022
![Target magnifying glass on Keys logo.]()
Completed a third-party security audit of ExpressVPN Keys, our password manager
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2022
![Cure53 completes new audit of Lightway.]()
Completed a second independent security audit of our Lightway VPN protocol
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2023
![105 countries announcement ExpressVPN.]()
Expanded our network to offer servers in 105 countries, while increasing the number of simultaneous VPN connections per account to eight
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2023
![ExpressVPN Lightway post-quantum protections.]()
Launched post-quantum protections for all users through our VPN protocol Lightway to defend against threats of the future
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2023
![ExpressVPN Keys launch.]()
Full rollout of ExpressVPN Keys, a password manager built in to our mobile apps and offered as a Chrome extension
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2023
![Added features that block malicious trackers, ads, and adult sites.]()
Added optional features that block malicious trackers, ads, and adult sites as you browse
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2023
![Auto-update on ExpressVPN desktop apps.]()
Added auto-update functionality on apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux
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2023
![ExpressVPN app for Apple TV.]()
Launched a native ExpressVPN app for Apple TV and made improvements to the Android TV app
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2024
![Transparency Report]()
Began publishing a transparency report on user data requests received by our legal department.
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2024
![Aircove Go Hand]()
Launched Aircove Go, the first portable router with built-in VPN functionality
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2024
![Aircove Store Launch Blog Hero]()
Launched an online store, selling our hardware products
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2024
![Kpmg Cure53 Audits F3ffa42021f46699882fc6d1d6db14b3]()
Published a new assessment by KPMG of our Privacy Policy claims
Our team
Help shape the future of the internet with us! We’re hiring in all departments for a wide range of roles. Our globally distributed team works in cities including Toronto, Poznań, Lisbon, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Manila, and Tokyo.
If you think you have something to offer, we want to hear from you. Learn more on our careers page.
