IPVanish VPN (also known as IPVanish) is a VPN service based in the United States owned by Ziff Davis.
IPVanish was founded in 2012 by Mudhook Media Inc, an independent subsidiary of Highwinds Network Group in Orlando, Florida.
In 2017, Highwinds Network Group was acquired by CDN company StackPath which included IPVanish as part of the acquisition.
In 2019, IPVanish was acquired by J2 Global (later renamed Ziff Davis) establishing NetProtect, the consumer cybersecurity unit of their VIPRE Security Group.
In 2021, during the Nigerian Twitter ban, IPVanish reportedly emerged as the most popular VPN service in the country for those accessing the site.
IPVanish VPN includes anti-malware and tracking tools across its apps for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Fire TV with split tunneling.
In June 2024, the company released four complimentary security tools on its website: an IP checker, a password generator, an internet speed checker powered by Speedtest by Ookla, and a Link Checker. The Link Checker uses Al and machine-learning technology derived from VIPRE to identify threats in real time on existing pages. The Link Checker engine also powers a QR code checking tool to help prevent quishing threats.
What is IPVanish?
IPVanish by IPVanish, a Ziff Davis company is proprietary Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. The first release dates back to 2012.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.1.2.1520, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to September 4, 2024: 17 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.7 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 2 of our languages. Similar programs include OpenVPN, Windscribe and nginx.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.7 a year)
- Mature project (since 2012)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: IPVanish is a vpn & proxy tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is IPVanish safe to download?
- The file is served by ipvanish.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AE18E7745B27319D79252998914A9E88F33A7FB8B34F57D06A4E4AE5730DC8E0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 17 versions ›17 versions over 2 years · about 7.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1.2.1520Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 4.3.33.1487 | September 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 4.3.30.12 | August 13, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 4.3.29.4 | July 13, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 4.3.27.1285 | June 15, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 4.3.26.16 | April 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 4.3.25.4 | March 31, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 4.3.24.1223 | March 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id IPVanish.IPVanish -eIPVanish-5.1.2.1520.exe /NoUimsiexec /x {E34977B7-9C02-4737-935D-1B4058834C7B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask ipvanish-vpnInformation
- Publisher
- IPVanish, a Ziff Davis company
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 5.1.2.1520
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- First release
- 2012
- Added to the catalogue
- August 31, 2024
- Versions listed
- 17
- Updates / year
- 7.7
- Website
- ipvanish.com
- winget ID
- IPVanish.IPVanish
- MSI product code
- {e34977b7-9c02-4737-935d-1b4058834c7b}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is IPVanish free?
IPVanish is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is IPVanish safe to download?
The download comes from ipvanish.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install IPVanish with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can IPVanish be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does IPVanish run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of IPVanish?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 4, 2024.
What are alternatives to IPVanish?
OpenVPN, Windscribe, nginx, Proton VPN and Tailscale. The alternatives page compares them.
