Enhanced Norton VPN: 100+ locations, ad blocking, and advanced privacy

January 2026 update: The UK’s recent Online Safety Act continues to influence global debate around age verification and online regulation policies. Building on this momentum, the UK is now consulting on bringing in a social media ban for children under 16, similar to the one introduced in Australia in December 2025. Some people are concerned that age verification could force them to share sensitive personal data with platforms they may not fully trust.

• What’s happening: Platforms in the UK are introducing age verification measures under the Online Safety Act to keep children from age-inappropriate content. Users looking to access this content will have to prove their age by using facial age estimation technology or sharing photo ID, credit card, or similar age-verifying documentation.
• Why it matters: Data protection is critical whenever you share sensitive documents online. Using tools like a VPN to encrypt your online connection and identity theft protection services to help monitor for data breaches will help keep your personal info private.

We've just made Norton VPN even better. And don’t worry, features such as split tunneling, VPN protocol selection, and our strict no-log policy haven’t gone anywhere. Let’s dive into what’s new and why these upgrades matter for you.

Explore more with 100+ server locations

Norton VPN has always offered a wide selection of global server locations, and now there are even more to choose from. We’ve recently added 40 new countries and 16 new cities across all platforms, bringing the total to over 100 server locations worldwide.

This server expansion puts Norton VPN ahead of the pack, with no less than 25 city locations in the U.S., and 5 cities in the U.K. More locations mean faster speeds, greater access to global content, and enhanced privacy.

Whether you’re streaming your favorite shows, accessing content from different regions, or securing your connection while traveling, you’ll have more options than ever.

New Norton VPN server locations

Stream seamlessly with Norton VPN for smart TVs

Want to enjoy the benefits of a VPN on more devices? Norton VPN now supports Google TV with Android TV OS and Apple TV with Apple tvOS. With new VPN apps for smart TVs and an expanded list of available server locations, you can seamlessly stream your favorite videos, shows, and sports across the globe more privately.

If you have a multidevice subscription, all you need to do to set up your VPN is download and open the Norton VPN app from your smart TV app store and follow the activation steps displayed on your screen.

Browse freely with an ad-blocking VPN extension

Pop-ups and banner ads aren’t just annoying — they slow down your browsing, can track you online, and may even harbor malware.

The new Ad Blocker feature, available as part of the new Norton VPN desktop browser extension for Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge for Windows, and Mozilla Firefox, reduces these distractions.

Ad blocking makes your online experience smoother and faster. No more intrusive ads. Just clean, uninterrupted browsing.

Enhanced anonymity with advanced privacy features

Our new and improved VPN doubles down on user-privacy — literally. Thanks to enhanced IP masking features, your digital anonymity will be better protected than ever before:

• Double VPN (Beta), also known as a double-hop VPN, routes your internet traffic through two different VPN server locations instead of one. This extra layer further hides your real location and helps enhance your online safety and privacy.
• IP Rotation (Beta) regularly changes your IP address making it harder for trackers and advertisers to follow you online, helping prevent website blocks and dynamic pricing.

Better yet, both of these advanced Norton VPN server options in Beta support the WireGuard protocol.

Want to know more about our commitment to user privacy? Check out our updated VPN Privacy Notice.

Faster access, more convenience

Connecting to a VPN should be seamless, and Norton makes sure of that by listing your recent locations and integrating new Pause VPN and Mobile Widget features.

• Recent locations: Easily find your most-used servers at the top of the list, so you can quickly connect to your favorite locations without needing to type or scroll.
• Pause VPN: Temporarily disable your VPN for up to one hour, with automatic reactivation when needed, so you don’t have to remember to turn it back on.
• Mobile widget: Connect, disconnect, or pause your VPN instantly from your home screen — no need to find and open the app.

Experience the new Norton VPN today

With more server locations, new Ad Blocker, IP Rotation, and Double VPN features, and other improvements, Norton VPN now offers stronger online privacy with more flexibility and ease for everyday use.

Whether you’re traveling, streaming, or just browsing, these upgrades ensure a faster, safer, and more seamless experience. Try the enhanced features today and take your online privacy and security to a new level.