- AdGuard VPN can be downloaded 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 AdGuard’s website remains available
Finding and configuring AdGuard VPN on Windows just got a little less difficult.
The app has arrived in the Microsoft Store, letting users on Windows 10 and above find, install, and update the app in the same place they already get everything else.
Until now, Windows VPN users had to visit AdGuard’s website, download a standalone installer, and run it manually. This route still works, but the Store Directory trims the process down to a few clicks and folds AdGuard VPN into the background update system that Windows handles automatically.
Crucially, this is not a rebuilt or redesigned app. The provider emphasizes that it’s the same AdGuard VPN that people already use, just served through a more convenient channel.
The move follows AdGuard’s recent arrival on the Mac App Store, and continues a busy stretch of platform expansion for the Cyprus-based provider.
What the Microsoft Store listing is changing
For users, this change is primarily about convenience. We all know how to get one of the best VPN apps from an app store: open the store page, search for the app, and click install.
From there, the app can update automatically in the background along with your other Store apps, so you’re less likely to end up with an outdated build.
Discovery is another big win, as downloading through Microsoft’s marketplace means you get the official, verified build.
Fake and copy VPN listings have become a real problem recently, and security researchers have repeatedly warned that attackers are masquerading 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 snagging a lookalike.
There’s also easier app management, as installs, updates and reinstalls all live in one familiar place, plus the ability to read and leave reviews directly on the store page.
Billing and the independent installer remain
Even if you download through the Microsoft Store, subscriptions are still handled directly through AdGuard. This keeps your plan under your own control and avoids store billing lock-in, along with the flexible subscription options AdGuard offers on its own website.
And if you prefer to download software directly, nothing is taken away. The standalone installer on AdGuard’s website remains available for anyone who’d rather skip the store altogether.
It’s a small but sensible addition to an app that already relies on AdGuard’s own open source VPN protocol, designed to disguise VPN traffic as plain HTTPS to slip past firewalls and network blocks. A paid subscription still covers up to 10 devices at once with AES-256 encryption, no matter which way you choose to install it.
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