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Hotspot Shield - VPN Software

Hotspot Shield Reviews in June 2026: User Ratings, Pros & Cons

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Hotspot Shield Reviews & Ratings

4.1

Very Good

Based on 442 ratings & 483 reviews

Rating Distribution

Excellent

(421)

Very Good

(37)

Good

(6)

Poor

(2)

Terible

(17)

Spotsaas Editor’s POV

Hotspot Shield VPN consistently proves itself as a reliable and user-friendly service, offering fast, stable connections and a seamless experience across multiple devices. Its ability to unblock websites and provide uninterrupted streaming services has made it a favorite for many users, especially frequent travelers and streaming enthusiasts. The app’s intuitive ...Read more

Hotspot Shield pros and cons

  • High-speed, reliable, and stable connections that improve productivity and user experience.

  • Simple, user-friendly interface that makes it easy for anyone to use.

  • Excellent customer support, providing quick responses and effective resolutions to issues.

  • Works seamlessly in countries that block other VPNs, ensuring accessibility and bypassing restrictions.

  • Occasional issues with connectivity, such as difficulty connecting or disconnections.

  • Limited support for Linux users, with some complaints about the app experience.

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Showing 141-150 out of 483

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Chris OReilly

09/01/22

5 out of 5

Great VPN that continues to improve

In the years since I first started using Hotspot the after-sales care has always been good but so too has the continued development of the software improved to the extent that issues with connections and the software itself are something of a rarity. Glad I chose to invest and put my trust in this technology.

GA

giovanni andriolo

08/31/22

5 out of 5

Excellent support

Date of experience: September 01, 2022

NR

Neil Rodgers

08/31/22

5 out of 5

Great Hotspot customer support

The option to add another device, my TV (5 are allowed) sent me to a QR code where I needed to log in to my account. This is something that you rarely need to do and for some reason I could not log in. I raised a ticket with support which was picked up quickly and the issue was that I had 2 usernames/emails associated with the account. This was quickly resolved by getting the account in order and I was then able to add the device. The support is quick and very easy to deal with and resolve ...

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DONNA ANZALONE

08/30/22

5 out of 5

Carl was very prompt in carrying out my…

Carl was very prompt in carrying out my request to cancel the Premier Subscription. He was also very nice.

BL

Barry Lang

08/30/22

5 out of 5

Hotspot Shield's response was fast and…

Hotspot Shield's response was fast and constructive ...No messing around, they admitted, it was their mistake and fixed it immediately, even without further contact from me...To good, just to good, to not, recommend...The "VPN", well, lighting fast and KISS...Not moving, thank you guys!!...

ST

Sheba Tamakloe

08/29/22

5 out of 5

Hotspot shield has been the best VPN…

Hotspot shield has been the best VPN I've used. Not only that but the customer service is on point. The chat got disconnected but the agent followed up via email to make sure I was ok. I'll continue to use their service.

SR

Stephen Ramsay

08/29/22

5 out of 5

Great customer service

Had issues logging in to my account, customer service rapidly verified that I was the correct owner via my email and set me up with a new password.

R

Razvan

08/28/22

5 out of 5

good suport

good suport, quick response at a great quality

SJ

Sahanjancs Josifs

08/28/22

5 out of 5

Great value for the money

Date of experience: August 29, 2022

KS

Kurt Steiner

08/27/22

5 out of 5

Very competent support

Very competent support, 7d/24hours, kind with customers: Thanks for the very positive experience.

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