Your ExpressVPN app on Windows, Mac, and Linux just got more flexible and more reliable

ExpressVPN has released version 14.3.1 for its Windows, Mac, and Linux apps Advanced Protection's ad and tracker blocking now works beyond the Lightway protocol The update also brings a rebuilt speed test, stronger screen reader support, and fixes for each platform ExpressVPN has pushed out another update for its desktop VPN apps, and this one packs in more than the last few.

Version 14.3.1 landed on Windows, Mac, and Linux on September 22.

The biggest change is that Advanced Protection, ExpressVPN 's set of ad, tracker, and malicious site blockers, now works across all VPN protocols.

There's also a rebuilt speed test, smarter split tunneling, and plenty of reliability fixes.

It's the latest in a busy year for one of TechRadar's best VPN recommendations, following a visual makeover and a stable MCP server for AI tools in June.

ExpressVPN: Starting from $2.49 per month ExpressVPN is the easiest VPN to use on our list, making it a great option for anyone slightly less tech-savvy.

It’s also very fast thanks to the Lightway Turbo protocol and has great unblocking skills, making it an ideal streaming VPN.

Subscriptions start at $2.49 per month on the two-year plan.

As with most VPNs, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee .

View Deal Advanced Protection finally works on every protocol Until now, Advanced Protection on ExpressVPN's desktop apps only functioned with the VPN switched on and the Lightway or Automatic protocol selected.

Version 14.3.1 lifts that restriction, so you can now block ads, trackers, and harmful sites while using OpenVPN or WireGuard .

That's a welcome change for anyone who switches protocols to cope with tricky networks, since you no longer have to give up those protections to do it.

ExpressVPN notes the feature is rolling out gradually, so not everyone will see it straight away.

Faster speed tests and smarter split tunneling The built-in speed test has been rebuilt to run faster and deliver more precise results, which should make choosing the quickest server an easier job.