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Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot on Windows Pc

Developed By: Betternet, LLC

License: Free

Rating: 4,4/5 - 1.342.704 votes

Last Updated: August 04, 2026

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	8.10.0
Size	77.8 MB
Release Date	December 11, 25
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (12)]
What's New: Thank you for choosing Betternet! We’ve slashed a few minor bugs with this version and implemented several stability and performance improvements. Stay tuned... [see more]
Description from Developer: Betternet VPN uses an advanced proxy connection to protect your device privacy and bring you top-rated security without compromising speed. A one-tap interface secures your online... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot and install on Windows PC. Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot is free Tools app, developed by Betternet, LLC. Latest version of Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot is 8.10.0, was released on 2025-12-11 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000,000. Overall rating of Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,342,704 users, 963,620 users had rated it 5*, 97,579 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 8.10.0 , 8.9.0 , 8.7.1 , 8.4.0 , 8.1.0.

Download Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot 8.10.0 on Windows PC – 77.8 MB

Download Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot 8.9.0 on Windows PC – 78.1 MB

Download Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot 8.7.1 on Windows PC – 84 MB

Download Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot 8.4.0 on Windows PC – 87.5 MB

Download Betternet: Secure VPN Hotspot 8.1.0 on Windows PC – 67 MB

Betternet VPN uses an advanced proxy connection to protect your device privacy and bring you top-rated security without compromising speed. A one-tap interface secures your online connection, protects your IP address, and maximizes your privacy. Once activated, Betternet VPN guards your identity and sensitive data while you search, shop, play games, and watch videos with a private, uninterrupted connection!

With Betternet VPN, you get:
- Unlimited VPN usage with no registration or credit card required
- Complete privacy: no saved logs or email needed
- Basic network connections and pre-selected servers to choose from
- End-to-end protocol encryption
- Malware and phishing protection
- Advanced proxy technology
- 24/7 always-online customer support

Upgrade to the Premium Betternet VPN version for:
- Additional 1000+ fast VPN proxy server options
- Connection speeds up to 1 Gbps
- Optimized VPNs for specific use cases like watching videos, HD gaming and more
- Multi-device support so you can run Betternet on 10 devices simultaneously
- Ad-free, uninterrupted experience

Premium Betternet VPN subscription are made through Google Play at the point of purchase and automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the subscription period. Any unused portion of a trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription.

Thank you for choosing Betternet! We’ve slashed a few minor bugs with this version and implemented several stability and performance improvements. Stay tuned for more updates!

Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.