Get a VPN with Advanced Protection
Block intrusive display ads, trackers, malicious sites, and adult sites on all paid ExpressVPN subscriptions. All from the ExpressVPN app.
For a safer online experience
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Tracker and malicious site blocker
Protect your online traffic from malicious sites and trackers
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Ad blocker
Hide intrusive display ads when browsing the web
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Parental controls
Block access to explicit or unwanted content
Advanced protection made easy
Included with ExpressVPN
All ExpressVPN plans include protection features to help block ads, trackers, malicious sites, and adult content.
All in one app
Advanced protection features are built into ExpressVPN, so there's no need to install extra apps.
Seamless VPN integration
Our VPN and advanced protection features complement each other, delivering the best speeds and performance.
Stay ahead of the latest threats
We regularly review and update our blocklists to protect you against the latest threats.
Take control in one tap
Easily enable these features via toggles in the ExpressVPN app settings.
24/7 world-class support
Like with other ExpressVPN services, help with these features is readily available from our Support Team.
Protect your browser even when your VPN is off
Advanced Protection helps block ads, trackers, malicious websites, and adult content across your device. The ExpressVPN browser extension offers similar features through Web Protection, which works directly in your browser, even when your VPN is off.
Web Protection also offers more precise blocking of harmful pages without necessarily blocking entire websites. You can customize which websites to block or allow and receive a notification when a harmful page is blocked.
FAQ
Are these advanced protection features free?
All advanced protection features are included with every paid ExpressVPN subscription at no extra cost. All features are optional and can be toggled on or off in your ExpressVPN app settings.
How do I activate these advanced protection features?
The full suite of advanced protection features is currently available on the ExpressVPN apps for iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux, depending on your subscription. Tracker blocking and ad blocking are available on the ExpressVPN app for Apple TV.
- iOS and Android: Tap Add-ons > Advanced Protection
- Mac, Windows, and Linux: Click Add-ons > Advanced Protection
- Apple TV: Go to Profile > Advanced Protection
- Amazon Fire TV devices: Go to Options > Settings > Advanced Protection
- Meta Quest: Go to Profile > Advanced Protection
Do the advanced protection features work without turning the VPN on?
No, Advanced Protection features only work when the VPN is turned on and the Automatic, Lightway, WireGuard, or OpenVPN protocol is in use.
For browser-based protection without a VPN connection, you can enable Web Protection in the ExpressVPN browser extension.
What devices can I use these advanced protection features on?
Our ad, tracker, malicious site, and adult site blockers are available on the ExpressVPN apps for iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, Fire TV, and Meta Quest.
The tracker blocker and ad blocker are also available on the Apple TV app.
How do I know if these advanced protection features are working?
The advanced protection features block apps and websites on your device from communicating with harmful sites, trackers, and adult sites on our blocklists. The blocking occurs locally, and the blocked domains never leave your device. You can verify that the features are working if you cannot access the sites on our blocklists.
How do you determine what counts as ads?
Our ad blocklist is compiled from publicly available and open source lists of known ads. We regularly review and update these blocklists so that you can stay protected against the latest threats.
How do you determine what counts as adult sites?
Our adult site blocklist is compiled from publicly available and open-source lists of known adult sites. We regularly review and update these blocklists so that you can stay protected against the latest threats.
I still see ads with the ad blocker turned on. Why is that?
The ad blocker only blocks ads identified in our blocklists. We update our blocklists weekly and will continue to improve the range of ads that we block. Users can also report ads to us by contacting our Support Team, and we will look into blocking them.
Does using an ad blocker affect my web browsing experience?
Certain services or websites may not work correctly if you use the ad blocking feature. If this occurs, you can temporarily disable ad blocking within the advanced protection settings or contact our Support Team for assistance.
