2026-5-19 – Windows 4.1.0
Features
- Introducing SmartRoute, our new multi-hop feature that lets you route your traffic through an additional VPN server for enhanced privacy and flexibility. Choose your preferred exit location, control how traffic is routed, and sync your routing preferences across devices.
- Added MCP support, allowing AI assistants and external tools to control your PrivadoVPN connection with simple commands.
- Added the option to hide the app on system startup.
Fixes
- Various bug fixes.
2026-3-10 – Windows 4.0.0
Features
- Introducing light and dark modes. Change your PrivadoVPN to your preferred look.
- Added a “Smart” option to the Best Location settings, which selects the best server location using multiple performance factors to improve overall server speed and reliability.
- We have changed the naming of “SmartRoute” to “Split Tunneling” to prepare the app for the next round of performance upgrades.
- Improved transparency in connection process by extending connection and disconnection statuses.
Fixes
- Various bug fixes.
2025-11-10 – Windows 3.14.0
Features
- Updated main screen design for faster connections and better user experience.
- Added Speed Test to favorite servers.
- More options are now available when user right-clicks server list.
Fixes
- Fixed Pause & Disconnect timer issue when timer keeps working on reconnect
- Various bug fixes.
2025-2-26 – Windows 3.12.7
Features
- Improved server search function.
Fixes
- Various bug fixes.
2025-2-6 – Windows 3.12.0
Features
- Introducing Trusted Networks, which lets you designate trusted Wi-Fi networks, giving you more control over when to connect to the VPN.
Fixes
- Updated Speed Test for better accuracy.
- Improved Split Tunneling connectivity on startup.
- Various bug fixes.
2024-12-3 – Windows 3.11.0
Features
- Introducing SpeedTests! See how fast your connection is compared to our other server locations so you’re always getting the best speeds.
2024-8-19 – Windows 3.10.0
Features
- Added translations for user current location on main screen.
- Optimized user experience.
- Users can now select which apps are affected by Kill Switch.
- Upgraded to latest version of OpenVPN.
Fixes
- Various bug fixes.
2024-6-13 – Windows 3.9.12
Features
- Users can now choose best server based on speed or location.
- Streamlined Control Tower display for better user experience.
- Added language support for Greek, Spanish, Croatian, Hungarian, Indonesian, Polish, Portuguese, and Turkish.
Fixes
- Various bug fixes.
2024-4-26 – Windows 3.9.1
Features
- Introducing Control Tower for Windows! Enjoy ad blocking, malware protection, and more.
Fixes
- Various bug fixes.
2024-2-28 – Windows 3.8.11
Features
- Added language support for Dutch, French, and Italian.
- Various bug fixes.
2024-1-31 – Windows 3.8.7
Features
- Introducing ControlTower for ad blocking, online safety, and parental controls.
- Various bug fixes.
2023-11-10 – Windows 3.7.0
Features
- Added Lite Mode for free users to have protection at all times
- Various bug fixes.
2023-10-19 – Windows 3.6.30
Features
- Translated server list into supported languages.
- Faster loading time
- Resolved/whitelisted false positive anti-virus triggers
2023-8-18 – Windows 3.6.10
Fixes
- Implemented improvements in the automatic connection process over DCO (Data Channel Offload) combined with Scramble encryption protocol.
- Fixed Windows Defender trigger issue that created false positives.
- Resolved the issue causing the application to hang during the exit process.
- Various bug fixes.
2023-7-28 – Windows 3.6.0
Features
- Added Chinese (simplified) localization feature to support users in Mainland China.
- Added Chinese (traditional) localization feature to cater to users in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.
- Implemented German localization to serve users in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other German-speaking regions.
- Incorporated Russian localization to accommodate users in Russia and other Russian-speaking countries.
- Implemented Scramble support for automatic protocol, enabling enhanced security and privacy for data transmission.
Fixes
- Optimized the login process for users facing ISP network restrictions, resulting in reduced login time and improved accessibility.
- Enhanced the search function to unfold the country when the city is found, streamlining the user experience and providing more relevant search results.
- Rectified multiple issues related to German text, ensuring accurate and consistent language representation throughout the application.
- Corrected text size problems within the app, ensuring proper rendering and readability across different devices.
- Various bug fixes.
2023-6-1 – Windows 3.5.0
Features
- Account Details in Settings: Users can now access their account details directly from the Settings menu, enabling easier management and customization options.
- Streamlined Protocol Selection: The Settings Protocols tab has undergone a user interface redesign to enhance the protocol selection process, simplifying the user experience and improving efficiency.
- OpenVPN DCO Integration: With the addition of OpenVPN DCO (Data Channel Offloading), users can now benefit from faster connections and reduced CPU requirements, resulting in improved overall performance.
Fixes
- OpenVPN Version Upgrade: OpenVPN has been upgraded to version 2.6.2, ensuring users have access to the latest security enhancements and bug fixes.
- Enhanced Wireguard Server Connections: The connectivity and reconnection process for Wireguard servers has been optimized, offering a more reliable and seamless experience for users.
- Resolved SplitTunnel Bug: A bug related to SplitTunnel has been addressed and the correct IP address now shows in Tunnel mode.
- Miscellaneous Bug Fixes: In addition to the specific fixes mentioned above, various other bugs and glitches have been identified and resolved, contributing to overall system stability and reliability.
2023-3-1 – Windows 3.4.1
Fixes
- Improved connection services to work in more locations
2023-2-8 – Windows 3.4.0
Release Notes
Features
- Improved best location algorithm for more accurate suggestions
- Streamlined signup process
- Autoconnect now allows user to pick “random from favorites”
Fixes
- Fixed error for users with Arabic local user name
- Fixed various bugs
2022-12-21 – Windows 3.3.0
Release Notes
Features
- Updated UI button styles
- Set default window state as undocked from toolbar
- Set cities within countries to be sorted A-Z or Z-A
Fixes
- Upgraded OpenVPN to 2.5.8
- Improved app speed
- Enhanced support for window size changes due to resolution changes
2022-09-27 – Windows 3.2.0
Release Notes
Fixed
- Updated WireGuard to version 0.5.3 for increased security
- Upgraded .NET framework for improved stability
- Improved WireGuard connectivity and fixed various disconnection bugs
- Fixed install issue with disabled firewall
- Solved issue with expired Premium user handling
- Resolved various smaller bugs
Added
- Added Smart Route Tunnel mode so users can include applications for VPN protection
- Improved user interface, adjusting app components including main screen, tray menu, and tutorial
2022-08-31 – Windows 3.1.7
Release Notes
Fixed
- Made various quality-of-life improvements
- Fixed several bugs
Added
- Polished new design
- Updated various animations
2022-06-20 – Windows 3.1.0
Release Notes
Fixed
- Improved user interface for better overall experience improve performance and connections
- Various bug fixes
Added
- Enhanced favorite locations feature
2022-05-16 – Windows 3.0.0
Release Notes
Fixed
- Several bugs to improve performance and connections
Added
- Favorite locations selections
- SmartRouting to allow users to choose which apps bypass the VPN (Split Tunneling)
- New design for improved user experience
2021-11-04 – Windows 2.6.1
Release Notes
Fixed
- Various performance improvements
- Updated protocols to latest versions
Added
- Began WireGuard® preview*
- Added ScreenReader support
- Implemented new user credentials screen
* “WireGuard” and the “WireGuard” logo are registered trademarks of Jason A. Donenfeld.
2021-10-13 – Windows 2.5.0
Release Notes
Changes
- Adjusted reconnect timer
- VPN reconnection state monitoring
- Reworked password change and logout
- Kill Switch tool updated
- Sign-in installer adjusted
- Welcome window added
2021-09-01 – Windows 2.4.0
Release Notes
Fixed
- Updated security definitions
- Various bug fixes
Added
- Added automatic reconnection after VPN type change
- Taskbar icons updated
- Improved design elements
2021-08-05 – Windows 2.3.0
Release Notes
Fixed
- Improved connection and reconnection logics to reduce disconnect issues
- Various bug fixes
Added
- Upgraded OpenVPN to 2.5.3
- Added new functionality to improve user experience
- Changed color scheme
2021-07-09 – Windows 2.2.0
Release Notes
Fixed
- Fixed minor autoconnect map error
- Improved best location functionality
- Fixed design for better user experience
- Simplified server selection method
Added
- Various security improvements
- Added options for Crash Report opt-in
- Created new user tutorial
2021-06-03 – Windows 2.0.59
Release Notes
Fixed
- Added error if the service does not exist
- Improved list header sort
- Enhanced best server algorithm
Added
- Added ability to select server and reselect after restart app
- Undock functionality added to settings window and tray menu
- Updated login to accept email or username
- Added additional DNS leak blocks when Killswitch is disabled
- Improved default-protocol to better choose more secure option
2021-04-01 – Windows 2.0.24
Release Notes
Fixed
- Connection stability
- Improvements
- Freemium support
- Tray menu design
- Improved locations list with ping test, sorting and search
2021-03-09 – Windows 2.0.15
Release Notes
Fixed
- Connection stability
- Improvements
- Freemium support
- Tray menu design
- Improved locations list with ping test, sorting and search
2020-07-22 – Windows 1.2.0
Release Notes
Fixed
- Fixed issue where IKEv2 disconnected during multiple connections
- Added text wrapping to error text block in login window
- Removed the icon conversion from the application file
- Plugged DNS leak in OpenVPN and IKEv2
- Disabled exit application after press Alt+F4 (minimize to taskbar)
- Server list – return to no sorting for countries
- Clean settings to default after logout
- Moved code to #region, removed Fody PropertyChanged, refactoring
- If killswitch off and VPN protocol IKEv2 IsLoading now working
- Error in FluidProgressBar (in sentry System.Windows.Markup.XamlParseException) solved
- AppCenter tracking for connection errors fixed
- Opacity for KillSwitch button on mouseover added
- Scramble for OpenVPN implemented
2020-07-06 – Windows 1.1.0
Release Notes
Fixed
- Changed branding from Privado to PrivadoVPN
- Introduced Kill Switch feature, with LAN support ability
- Various UI improvements, better error messages
- If the password is incorrect, we will now provide a targeted error message instead of the generic error
- Ability to select new location while connected integrated
- OpenVPN 60 mins reconnect solved
- Improved network stability of VPN connection
- Added missing flags to server selection
2020-04-15 – Windows 1.0.37
Release Notes
Fixed
- Country flags updated
- OpenVPN process & interface improvements
- IKEv2 service management improvements
- Capacity calculation update
- Login error with no network connection adjusted
- More details displayed to customer on connection error
2020-03-25 – Windows 1.0.32
Release Notes
Fixed
- Usability: password not removed after connection failure
- Improvements in error messages
- Improvements in establishing OpenVPN connection process
- Improvements in establishing IKEv2 connection process
2020-03-04 – Windows 1.0.27
Release Notes
Fixed
- Windows 7 rare app authorization issues fixed
- Improved compatibility with older systems
- Improved process of establishing connections
- HK flag added
- Windows Server 2019 support added
- OpenVPN port selector added
2020-02-19 – Windows 1.0.20
Release Notes
Fixed
- Strip spaces on username and password input
2020-02-12 – Windows 1.0.16
Release Notes
Fixed
- New application installer, including better installation process display and logging
- Various bugfixes with IKEv2 and OpenVPN interfaces
2020-02-03 – Windows 1.0.13 (Initial Release)
Release Notes
Fixed
- Autoconnect feature added
- Server expansion
- OpenVPN and IKEv2 protocols added
