- AdGuard VPN is available to download directly from the Microsoft Store
- This is not a new version, just an easier way to install and manage the app.
- The standalone installer on the AdGuard website is still available
Finding and setting up AdGuard VPN on Windows just got a little less complicated.
The app has arrived in the Microsoft Store, allowing Windows 10 and later users to find, install, and update the app in the same place where they already get everything else.
Until now, Windows VPN users had to visit the AdGuard website, download a standalone installer, and run it manually. That route still works, but the Store listing reduces the process to a couple of clicks and includes AdGuard VPN in the background updating system that Windows handles automatically.
Fundamentally, this is not a rebuilt or redesigned application. The provider emphasizes that it’s the same AdGuard VPN that people already use, just served through a more convenient channel.
The move follows the recent arrival of AdGuard to the Mac App Store, continuing an intense stretch of platform expansion for the Cyprus-based provider.
What changes the Microsoft Store listing
For users, this change is mainly about convenience. We all know how to get one of the best VPN apps from an app store: open the Store page, find the app, and click install.
From there, the app can automatically update in the background alongside the other apps in the Store, so you’re less likely to end up with an outdated version.
Discovery is another big win, as downloading through the Microsoft marketplace means you’ll get the official verified version.
Fake and copycat VPN listings have recently become a genuine problem, and security researchers have repeatedly warned that attackers disguise malware as trusted VPN brands. Even legitimate providers like Proton VPN and X-VPN have been impersonated, so a single authentic listing reduces the risk of catching a lookalike.
There’s also easier app management, with installations, updates and reinstalls all done in one familiar place, plus the ability to read and leave reviews directly on the Store page.
Billing and independent installer stand still
Even if you download through the Microsoft Store, subscriptions are handled directly through AdGuard. This keeps your plan under your own control and avoids blocking store billing, along with the flexible subscription options that AdGuard offers on its own site.
And if you prefer to download the software directly, we won’t take anything away from you. The standalone installer on the AdGuard website is still available for anyone who prefers to skip the Store altogether.
It’s a small but sensible addition to an app that already relies on AdGuard’s open-source VPN protocol, designed to disguise VPN traffic as ordinary HTTPS to bypass firewalls and network blocks. A paid subscription still covers up to 10 devices at a time with AES-256 encryption, regardless of which way you choose to install it.
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