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4.3

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Considering 4,082 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the friendly staff and dedicated support team are exceptionally helpful, polite, and remarkably quick to resolve unexpected issues. Consumers also find the mobile and desktop platform incredibly easy to navigate, highly reliable, and packed with valuable features for everyday digital security needs. However, some customers also noted frustrations regarding subscription renewal terms, occasional connection glitches, or inflexible support policies when things did not work correctly. A few reviewers mentioned experiencing unhelpful online interactions, frustrating automated chatbot loops, or difficult troubleshooting steps when trying to resolve complex account problems.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very easy to use, but having difficulty to switch back off the mock location. Should have an option to turn it on or off. Sometimes it's difficult to switch to other locations. Should have... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Adelaide Porter was exceptional in solving my problem. Who knew she could coach an 80 year old how to log out of a regular email sign in and change it to an apple login. She was very patient and preci... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I'm sure that it helps protect me some, but so often I have to turn it off to access legitimate sites. Then quite a few sites cover the page, like my local news channels, saying I am blocking ads, so... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Surfshark vpn seems to work fine in keeping financial accounts safe. Hope stays that way. Been using for at least 6 years maybe by now. For now I see no reason to switching to another vpn.

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About Surfshark

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Online security made easy

Surfshark is a cybersecurity company that develops online privacy and security solutions for everyone. Surfshark offers an all-round online security suite, the ultimate value solution for online safety.

The suite includes various tools, such as a VPN with an integrated ad blocker, user-friendly Antivirus, personal data masking tool Alternative ID, data leak detection system Alert, and private search tool Search.

Surfshark’s no-logs policy is regularly audited by Deloitte.

In 2024, Surfshark was recognized as Tech Advisor Editors’ Choice for speed, performance, unlimited devices, global server selection, and user-friendliness. That same year, TechRadar recommended Surfshark as a high-speed, high-value security solution. In addition to that, Surfshark is one of the Financial Times Top 1000 Fastest Growing European Companies in 2024 and 2025.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flawless performance and incredible value!

I’ve been using Surfshark for a few months now, and it has completely exceeded my expectations. The connection speeds are incredibly fast and stable—I barely even notice it's running in the background while streaming or gaming.

What I love most is the unlimited simultaneous connections. I can protect all my family's devices (phones, laptops, and TV) with just one subscription, which is a massive money-saver. The app interface is clean, modern, and super easy to navigate, even for someone who isn't a tech expert.

I also had a quick question for their customer support team, and they responded via live chat within minutes and resolved it instantly. If you're looking for a reliable, affordable, and secure VPN, Surfshark is definitely the way to go. Highly recommended!

June 23, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent VPN. Works well and easy to use

Excellent VPN. Works well,

June 24, 2026
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Hi there, it's great to hear you're enjoying Surfshark! Is there something specific we could improve or a feature you're missing? Feel free to reach out to us at support@surfshark.com or via live chat — we'd love to hear how we can make your experience a 5-star one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been using Surfshark since 2022

I have been using Surfshark since 2022.
I choose a biennual subscription and find the app. and service most commendable in nearly all aspects.
I like the features that offer personalised control of my online security. The Dashboard, Home and Settings offer a comprehensive range of filtering and control and are easy to use.
The subscription rate and the application to unlimited number of devices was a big factor in my choosing Surfshark.
The app. does not restrict by speed online.
However, there is one issue that I'm not happy with and, admittedly, this only began in 2026 when Google began blocking my access to their search engine because Surfshark shares IP addresses with many subscribers and this makes Google think we are bots. Finally fed up with this, my only solution, other than turning Surfshark off, was to pay quite a hefty extra fee in order to subscribe to a Personal IP address. This solution works but I am quite annoyed that I have to fork out extra money on top of my subscription due to Surfshark's failure to solve the problem themselves. If they don't fix the problem and give loyal subscribers a discount for a personal IP I will certainly shop around when subscription renewal comes.
This is the reason I have only given them 4/5 stars.
Also, it would be nice if Surfshark cleaned up their redundant files on my devices after their updates. I have a heap of Surfshark TAP Driver Windows files doing absolutely nothing except munching up data space.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Surfshark

Hi, Joanna, thank you for sharing such detailed feedback and for being with Surfshark since 2022. We're glad to hear you've enjoyed the app, features, speed, and unlimited devices. We're sorry to hear about the issues with Google searches and the leftover TAP Driver files after updates. We understand how frustrating that can be, and we'd like to investigate both situations further. Please get in touch with us at support@surfshark.com or by joining live-chat on our website here: https://support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us#open-chat

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very good VPN

Over all Surfshark has worked very well for me. I find it easy to setup / modify or update. The support is very good and has a fast turnaround time so I give you 5 stars. Nothing is perfect and I have two items I hope will be improved in the future. The dedicated ip runs slow compaired to other locations I use and the antivirus will not run with another antivirus installed on the computer. I think it would be great if the Surfshark antivirus could run with another installed antivirus. Having both would be a great defense for the users. I do feel you are doing a great job and have a very fine product and it will only become better.

October 23, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have had it for awhile now

Have had it for awhile now. Works great, however, I have to remember to pause it at times....especially when checking/sending emails out. Very easy to use. Highly recommend it to keep your computer safe.

May 1, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surfshark is always reliable

Surfshark is always reliable, my wife and myself do a lot of travelling overseas and Surfshark keeps us safe and up to date, it has never let us down since we joined a few years ago, it's also affordable and easy to navigate

June 24, 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

the introductory price for 27 months of VPN is very good

the price for 27 months of VPN is very reasonable and downloading the App and installing it on an iPhone and an iPad was very easy.
Why four stars it’s because frankly it’s fairly incompatible with my Ring security system. I have to disconnect the VPN App at night so that I can connect the Ring Alarm and set it. In the morning I disconnect the Ring Alarm and then reconnect the VPN.
I hope there is an easy fix!

June 19, 2026
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Reply from Surfshark

Hello, Belinda, thank you for sharing your feedback. If you experience problems accessing certain apps while connected to the VPN, switching to a different server in the Surfshark app can often help. In case the problem persists, our customer support team would gladly take a closer. Please get in touch with them by joining live-chat on our website here: https://support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us#open-chat

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love it

I was very skeptical at first to get a VPN. But I finally got Surfshark and it is very easy to install and use. I find my streaming is going smoother than usual.

June 20, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Connection is easy

Connection is easy. I have a large number of choices to make when needing to connect in the US. The only issue I am having is that Surfshark will, at times, tell me I have a bad connection and I will have to shut down Surfshark in order to get my wifi connection back.

June 18, 2026
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Reply from Surfshark

Hi there, John. When facing connectivity issues, changing the VPN protocol can help. You can do so by going to the Surfshark app -> Settings -> VPN Settings -> Protocols. If that doesn't help, please get in touch with our support team at support@surfshark.com or via live chat on our help center website: https://support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us#open-chat

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The product was great at first

The product was great at first. Everything worked as described with no intervention other than a quick and easy set-up. I lost power and everything rebooted on power up and then the problems started. The VPN never re-connected after several days of trying every 'fix' listed on their trouble shooting page. I tried reaching out to support through the diagnostic button with a bunch of the same help listed on the trouble shooting page. I think my troubleshooting person was basically an AI bot. I ended up un-installing and going another route.

edit 6/18/2026: Completely un-installed and re-installed and now is working fine. Hopefully the next power outage the same will not be required moved the rating up to 3 stars.

June 15, 2026
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Reply from Surfshark

Hi William, sorry to hear about the issues after a power outage. We'd be happy to take a closer look and properly investigate these problems you encountered. Feel free to reach out to us directly at miles@surfshark.com. We're here to help!

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