Norton VPN Review 2026: A Broad Slate of Improvements, but the Privacy Gaps Hold it Back - CNET

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6.2

Pros & Cons

  • Post-quantum encryption
  • Double-hop and IP rotation available
  • Annual third-party audits
  • Quarterly transparency report
  • Split tunneling on MacOS
  • 60-day money-back guarantee
  • Substantial data collection
  • Expensive renewal prices
  • No support for routers or Linux
  • Laggy Windows app

When you think of Norton, the first thing that comes to mind is likely antivirus. However, Norton VPN is currently undergoing somewhat of a resurgence and making a serious push into VPN relevance.

In addition to the VPN and antivirus, Norton VPN offers bundled subscription options that include a password manager, dark web monitoring and cloud backup. However, this review focuses primarily on Norton’s standalone VPN product.

I put Norton VPN through a rigorous set of tests in which I evaluated its streaming capabilities across various platforms and streaming services, tested each feature, examined its privacy policy, checked for leaks and assessed its overall value. As a team,...

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