Surfshark is a European VPN service and digital privacy tool founded in Lithuania. Surfshark is headquartered in Amsterdam, with additional offices in Lithuania, Poland, and Germany.
Besides its VPN service, Surfshark offers other services such as an antivirus, data leak detection tool, a private search tool, and an automated personal data removal system, a digital identity generator, and others. In 2024 and 2025, the Financial Times ranked Surfshark as one of the fastest-growing European companies.
Surfshark was launched in 2018 when it introduced its first VPN application for iOS devices. In 2019, the company launched Surfshark Alert and Surfshark Search and started their research activities, releasing the first Digital Quality of Life (DQL) index. Later, in October 2019, Surfshark became one of the first ten VPN packages to receive an official seal of approval granted by an independent IT-Security Institute AV-TEST.
What is Surfshark?
Surfshark by Surfshark is proprietary Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. The first release dates back to 2018. Besides Windows, it is available for Android, iOS, macOS and Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 108.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.20.0.999, released on October 8, 2026. The version history goes back to May 21, 2024: 45 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 19 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 11 of our languages. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Windscribe.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 19 a year)
- Also runs on Android, iOS and macOS
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Surfshark is a vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Discover more Surfshark Linux app features:
- Global server network — travel the world without leaving your room with more than 4,500 VPN servers in over 100 countries.
- Clean Web — block ads, trackers, malware, and pop-ups.
- Multi Hop — select two different servers to connect through simultaneously
- Dedicated IP — connect to your dedicated IP directly from your Linux devices.
- Everlink — get better IP protection with a self-healing mechanism that revives your connection by reconfiguring the VPN tunnel without disconnecting you from the VPN.
- 24/7 customer support — get help via live chat, email, or social media. You can also check our Blog and Help Center.
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Is Surfshark safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads2.surfshark.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
CC1094E4545D93CB773D515E4DB01CC53B8C444AEF1FE73C541B68EF923DA91A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 45 versions ›45 versions over 2 years · about 19 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.20.0.999Latest | October 8, 2026 | 108.5 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.19.0.999 | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.18.0.999 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.17.0.999 | August 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.16.0.999 | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.15.0.999 | July 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.14.0.999 | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.13.0.999 | July 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Surfshark.Surfshark -eSurfsharkSetup.exe /exenoui /quiet /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask surfsharkflatpak install flathub com.surfshark.SurfsharkInformation
- Publisher
- Surfshark
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Android, iOS, macOS, Linux
- Version
- 6.20.0.999
- Released
- October 8, 2026
- First release
- 2018
- Added to the catalogue
- May 21, 2024
- Versions listed
- 45
- Updates / year
- 18.9
- Website
- surfshark.com
- winget ID
- Surfshark.Surfshark
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Surfshark free?
Surfshark 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 Surfshark safe to download?
The download comes from downloads2.surfshark.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 Surfshark 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 Surfshark be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Surfshark run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Surfshark?
The versions page lists all 45 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 21, 2024.
What are alternatives to Surfshark?
OpenVPN, nginx, Windscribe, Proton VPN and Tailscale. The alternatives page compares them.
