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Hotspot Shield VPN

Microsoft StoreVPN, proxy & anonymity

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on the Microsoft Store and has been in the index since 29 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Hotspot Shield VPN is a desktop application for Windows that provides secure, fast, and private internet access. It offers unlimited VPN usage, military-grade encryption, split tunneling, and global server locations, making it suitable for users who want to protect their privacy and access restricted content online.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreemiumWindows
Visit Microsoft Store
2alternatives
8features
2015since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Protecting user privacy and securing internet connections on public and private networks.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Windows users seeking secure internet access

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: freemium · license: Proprietary · platforms: DESKTOP · deployment: windows

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: apps.microsoft.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Hotspot Shield VPN sits in PulseGate's VPN, proxy & anonymity category. Inferred · not functionally tested: Protecting user privacy and securing internet connections on public and private networks. Inferred · not functionally tested: Hotspot Shield VPN is a consumer product aimed at windows users seeking secure internet access. Basis unknown · not verified: A free plan is available. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for Windows.

Hotspot Shield VPN first shipped in 2015. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include Unlimited VPN, one-tap connect, and no registration required.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Unlimited VPN
  • One-tap connect
  • No registration required
  • Military-grade encryption
  • Split tunneling
  • Ad-free premium

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
vpn-serviceinternet-privacysecure-browsing

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
Windows

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSFree tierStore listing found

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Frequently asked questions about Hotspot Shield VPN

What does Hotspot Shield VPN do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Protecting user privacy and securing internet connections on public and private networks. It is catalogued under VPN, proxy & anonymity on PulseGate.
Who should use Hotspot Shield VPN?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Hotspot Shield VPN is a consumer product built for windows users seeking secure internet access.
Is Hotspot Shield VPN free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does Hotspot Shield VPN run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Hotspot Shield VPN runs on Windows.
Is Hotspot Shield VPN still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to Hotspot Shield VPN?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Hotspot Shield - VPN, Hotspot VPN - Secure Proxy, and Hotspot VPN - Best Unlimited VPN.Hotspot Shield - VPNHotspot VPN - Secure ProxyHotspot VPN - Best Unlimited VPN
When did Hotspot Shield VPN launch?
Hotspot Shield VPN first shipped in 2015.

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