- AdGuard VPN is available for download directly from the Microsoft Store
- This is not a new version, just an easier way to install and manage the application
- The standalone installer on the AdGuard website remains available
Finding and setting up AdGuard VPN on Windows just got a little less tedious.
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 they already get everything else.
Until now, Windows VPN users had to visit the AdGuard website, download a standalone installer, and run it manually. This route still works, but the Store listing reduces the process to a few clicks and integrates AdGuard VPN into the background update system that Windows automatically manages.
Importantly, this is not a rebuilt or redesigned app. The provider emphasizes that this is the same AdGuard VPN that users already use, just served through a more convenient channel.
The move follows the recent arrival of AdGuard to the Mac App Store, continuing a busy platform expansion phase for the Cyprus-based provider.
What the Microsoft Store listing changes
For users, this change is mainly a matter of 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app can update automatically in the background alongside your other Store apps, so you’re less likely to end up with an outdated version.
The discovery is another big win, because downloading through Microsoft’s Marketplace means you get the official, verified version.
Fake VPN listings and copycats have recently become a real 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 spoofed, so a single authentic listing reduces the risk of snagging a lookalike.
App management is also simpler, since installs, updates, and reinstalls all happen in one familiar place, along with the ability to read and leave reviews directly on the Store page.
Billing and standalone installer remain in place
Even if you download through the Microsoft Store, subscriptions are still managed directly through AdGuard. This keeps your plan under your own control and avoids store billing lock-in, as well as the flexible subscription options AdGuard offers on its own site.
And if you prefer to download the software directly, nothing is deleted. The standalone installer on the AdGuard website remains available for anyone who prefers to skip the Store altogether.
It’s a small but smart addition to an app that already relies on AdGuard’s own open-source VPN protocol, designed to disguise VPN traffic as regular HTTPS to bypass firewalls and network blocks. A paid subscription always covers up to 10 devices at a time with AES-256 encryption, regardless of how you choose to install it.
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