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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

4.71

Excellent

Based on 489 ratings & 489 reviews

Rating Distribution

Excellent

(427)

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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WT

Will Tucker

09/20/20

1 out of 5

waste of time...cant choose contry of…

waste of time...cant choose contry of vpn unless you pay....very NOT FREE

JK

Jeff K

08/31/20

5 out of 5

Great VPN option with a more premium price but more comprehensive features

What do you like best? Fantastic VPN option for customers looking for a faster but still secure connection using a VPN What do you dislike? Paying extra for a faster connection to a less used server is a nice option but I can't significantly tell a speed different when paying for the dedicated server option. Recommendations to others considering the product: Unless you feel a strong need for dedicated server access as a company we haven't noticed a significant performance ...

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NT

Nam Tran

08/16/20

5 out of 5

It's good software

It's good software

C

Chris

08/12/20

1 out of 5

Paid for premium cannot connect to most…

Paid for premium cannot connect to most servers only some and keeps crashing with errors on windows pc Look elsewhere

BF

banyan fire

08/10/20

5 out of 5

I use it all the time

I use it all the time. It's very Nice.

WW

William We

08/08/20

5 out of 5

and its nice

it works fine on microsoft edge

BS

Bob S.

08/07/20

5 out of 5

I give Hotspot Shield all full 5 stars…

I give Hotspot Shield all full 5 stars for Excellence! I like Hotspot Shield VPN.

T

Tadd

07/23/20

4 out of 5

almost good

Almost perfect so I give just 4 stars

R

RN82

07/22/20

1 out of 5

Stay away from the free trial

Decided to give it a try since it was free... Big mistake. Once it's on your PC, it ain't leaving. Basically a virus that gives you a really weak VPN connection. Wasn't impressed with it TBH and was really annoyed that I'm now stuck with this thing forever. Thanks.

MS

Mahmood Sanjrani

07/13/20

5 out of 5

it is one the best VPN service

it is one the best VPN service

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