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Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN on Windows Pc

Developed By: Brave New Software Project, Inc

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 241.214 votes

Last Updated: February 18, 2025

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	8.1.8
Size	61.1 MB
Release Date	March 10, 25
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]
Description from Developer: Unlock the full internet with Lantern, the best VPN for unblocking content. Experience fast, reliable, and secure access to your favorite sites and apps. Over 150 million people wo... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN and install on Windows PC. Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN is free Tools app, developed by Brave New Software Project, Inc. Latest version of Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN is 8.1.8, was released on 2025-03-10 (updated on 2025-02-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000,000. Overall rating of Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 241,214 users, 42,394 users had rated it 5*, 160,689 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN 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 Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN 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 "Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN" 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 Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN 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 "Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 8.1.8 , 8.1.7 , 7.9.10 , 7.9.9 , 7.9.9 , 7.9.8 , 7.8.8 , 6.4.2.

Download Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN 8.1.8 on Windows PC – 61.1 MB

Download Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN 8.1.7 on Windows PC – 93.5 MB

Download Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN 7.9.10 on Windows PC – 88.9 MB

Download Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN 7.9.9 on Windows PC – 77.9 MB

Download Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN 7.9.9 on Windows PC – 41 MB

Download Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN 7.9.8 on Windows PC – 41 MB

Download Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN 7.8.8 on Windows PC – 120.1 MB

Download Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN 6.4.2 on Windows PC – 7.5 MB

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Lantern's extensive network of over 50,000 IP addresses ensures your VPN connection stays uninterrupted. Our IP Shuffler technology regularly refreshes your connection, keeping your access secure and reliable.

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Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
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.
Required to be able to access the camera device.