Best Black Friday VPN deals for 2025, selected by our tech expert

Black Friday is finally here and while VPNs might not seem like the most exciting purchase, it’s a good time to browse deals if you’re looking to protect your online privacy. Locking in at a low monthly rate is the best way to save on VPNs, and deals with trusted providers such as NordVPN, Surfshark and Express VPN are up for grabs for less than a cup of coffee a month.

A virtual private network (or VPN for short) protects your online activity from prying eyes. It prevents websites and even your internet provider from tracking what you’re doing online, particularly while using public wifi. And Black Friday has brought unmissable discounts on subscriptions to some of the best VPNs and best affordable VPNS, with many of the top trusted providers kicking off their sales earlier than usual this year.

As The Independent’s senior tech critic, I’ve tested all the major VPN services, so I know what’s a great deal and what isn’t worth your money. Here are the best offers on the ones I’d genuinely recommend, and remember, I’ll be updating this guide all the way through to Cyber Monday.

Best Black Friday 2025 VPN deals:

• Proton VPN Plus: Was £8.09 per month, now £2.04 per month, Protonvpn.com
• NordVPN: Was £8.69 per month, now £2.29 per month, Nordvpn.com
• Surfshark VPN: Was £4.97 per month, now £1.49 per month, Surfshark.com