Virtual Private Network, which abbreviates as VPN, is a software that will connect your device privately to a public network to hide you from your Internet Service Provider. The most effective way to access blocked websites or browse secretly without getting traced is by using a VPN service.

Torrent websites like ThePirateBay are usually blocked in many countries, and so the only way to access them is by using a VPN software. Using a VPN software will hide your IP address and so it will become impossible for the authorities to track you.

There are many VPN services available online, and each has its various unique features and functions. Given below are the list of 5 commonly used VPN softwares people use for accessing the torrent websites as well as other blocked sites.

 

● ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is one of the most popularly used VPN services throughout the internet. This VPN service will efficiently mask your IP address and let you anonymously browse on any website. Thus, ExpressVPN can be seamlessly used for torrenting as well as streaming. ExpressVPN has 160 server locations in 94 countries, which makes it easier for the user to switch across multiple networks.

Split tunnelling is also provided by the ExpressVPN software, which means that the user can route a device or an app traffic using the VPN, but the other devices or apps will access the internet directly. ExpressVPN has its own encrypted and private DNS on every server which will make the user's connection faster and more secure. There is a special Network Lock system in ExpressVPN which will block all the internet traffic if your VPN connection is temporarily down. ExpressVPN lets the user bypass throttling, which means when the Internet Service Provider intentionally slows down the connection, the VPN let's the user get past and enjoy fast connection.

ExpressVPN can be used simultaneously with 5 devices. It also has an inbuilt Speed Test feature for both Windows and Mac. ExpressVPN is available for all the operating systems, that is, Windows, Android Mac, iOS and Linux. It is also available for routers, smart TVs and gaming consoles.

● NordVPN

NordVPN offers its best services at affordable prices. It is one of the most commonly used VPN services for P2P networking, that is torrenting. NordVPN provides the user with their personal IP address which can be used for securing online payments.

NordVPN provides a secure connection which keeps the user's data safe at all times. This VPN also provides high speed connection which lets the user watch videos without buffering and use streaming platforms smoothly. NordVPN has 5000+ servers in 59 countries, so there is no limit to what one can browse through this VPN. It has browser extensions for both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox so that the user can use VPN just with one click.

Double VPN feature is also available with NordVPN, which means that the traffic will be routed through two VPN servers and the data will be doubly encrypted. NordVPN has an advanced technology solution called CyberSec. This technology blocks pop-up ads and websites which host malwares or phishing scams.

NordVPN has a special feature called Onion Over VPN. This feature gives the user advantages of The Onion Router or Tor, along with the encryption of a VPN service.

NordVPN is compatible with Windows, Android, Mac, iOS and also Linux.

● CyberGhost

CyberGhost is a well known VPN service mainly used for torrenting and streaming. It supports all types of internet connections, like WLAN, UMTS, modem, etc.

CyberGhost masks the IP address of the user and allows the user to use all sorts of internet programs anonymously. It has an excellent server pool which is always maintained, improved and extended.

CyberGhost has its own firewall and ad blocker. It also blocks harmful and malicious programs and websites. CyberGhost has its own KillSwitch which blocks the internet traffic if the VPN gets disconnected.

CyberGhost VPN works perfectly well with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android or Linux. It works properly for TVs and routers as well.

● Windscribe

Windscribe is a widely used VPN softwares for streaming and torrenting. It has its servers in 63 countries and 110 cities. Windscribe masks the IP address and makes the user anonymous to browse anything on the internet.

Windscribe has its own customizable tool called ROBERT. It allows the user to create their own list for blocking or allowing sites or ads. This feature can be used for blocking pornographic content on the internet for children or people who morally oppose sexual content. ROBERT also blocks sites that promote or advertise gambling and fake news. This feature can be used for blocking social media pages if the user chooses to do so. It also blocks pop-up ads, malwares and cryptominers who slow down the connection.

Windscribe keeps track of the cookies used by various websites these days, but when the tab is closed, Windscribe deletes the cookies and maintains the user's privacy.

Windscribe has many free plans available to choose from. It can be used with all the operating systems, like Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS or Android.

● Surfshark

Surfshark is one of the most affordable VPN services available on the internet. It works very well with torrent and streaming websites. Surfshark has 1700+ servers in 63 countries, which ensures fast and secure browsing.

Surfshark comes with its own browser called CleanWeb. This browser blocks the pop-up ads and malwares, as well as prevents phishing scams. Another amazing feature of Surfshark is its Camouflage Mode which makes sure that even the Internet Service Provider cannot understand that the user is using VPN.

Surfshark has its own split tunnel facility called the Whitelister. Using the Whitelister the user can allow certain websites or apps to bypass the VPN server. Surfshark also has the double VPN feature which provides extra protection while surfing the net.

Surfshark can be connected simultaneously with various devices. This allows the user to get one VPN service for the whole family. Surfshark is compatible with all sorts of devices. It is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux and Android.