Best Vpn Apps Apps According to AI Assistants
NordVPN: VPN Fast & Secure is the vpn apps app AI assistants recommend most (100% of answers). See the top 20, the sources behind the answers and the change from last month.
This month's run is still in progress; the numbers change as more questions are answered.
| # | App | Share of Answers | Avg. position | Claude | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nordvpn S.A. | 100% | 1.0 | 100% | New |
| 2 | ExpressVPN | 100% | 2.5 | 100% | New |
| 3 |  Proton AG | 100% | 3.0 | 100% | New |
| 4 | Surfshark | 100% | 3.5 | 100% | New |
Where the Recommendations Come from
Sites the answers cite most, by share of answers. Being listed on these pages is the most direct way to be recommended.
- tomsguide.com100%The best VPN in 2026: our top 5 picks
- gizmodo.com100%Best VPN 2026: Top 10 VPN Services Tested and Ranked
- allaboutcookies.org50%The Best VPNs of 2026: Independently Tested and Editor-Approved
- top10vpn.com50%Top 10 Best VPN Services of 2026 (59 Tested Hands-On)
- thebestvpn.com50%Best VPN for iPhone in 2026: 5 Picks Tested on iOS
- macworld.com50%Best VPNs for iPhone and iPad in 2026: Top iOS apps for privacy, streaming and travel
- security.org50%Best VPN for iPhones in 2026: NordVPN, Surfshark, & More
Questions Asked
The same questions are asked every month. This month's results include Claude.
- What is the best VPN app?
- Best VPN app for iPhone?
- Best free VPN app for Android?
- Which VPN app is safe to use?
- What VPN app should I download?
- Is there a VPN app that doesn't keep logs?
- Best VPN app for streaming Netflix in the US?
- What VPN app is good for beginners?
- Which VPN app is fast enough for gaming on mobile?
- Best VPN app without ads or data limits?
- Can you recommend a VPN app for public Wi-Fi at coffee shops?
- What's a good VPN app for my family with multiple phones?
Fixed, neutral questions
Each category has a fixed set of questions people ask when they look for an app. No question names an app, and the same questions are asked every month, so months can be compared.
Real Answers with Web Search
Every question is asked to ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude with web search on, in the country and language of the market. The apps each answer recommends are read in order and matched to the App Store.
Share and Position
Share is the percentage of answers that name the app. Average position is where it appears in the list of recommendations. Sources are the sites the answers cite.