VPN usage varies widely around the world. Countries with internet restrictions ban social media platforms, websites, applications and employ numerous other censorship tools. Users turn to VPNs to avoid these restrictions. Others use VPNs to access geo-blocked streaming services. Also, many people connect to a VPN to ensure their privacy and security online.
Fun Stats:
In 2020, people from 85 selected countries downloaded VPN applications over 277 million times. In 2021, the number reached 785 million, while during the first half of 2022, users downloaded VPN applications nearly 215 million times.