Norton VPN named best VPN for streaming by Tom’s Guide
Streaming is one of the toughest tests for any VPN, and Norton VPN has come out on top. Named best streaming VPN by Tom’s Guide, it earned recognition for delivering the fast speeds, reliable performance, and seamless experience that modern streamers demand. This reflects Norton VPN’s ongoing commitment to providing users the freedom to enjoy their favorite content online, with fewer interruptions and greater confidence.
In naming Norton VPN the best streaming VPN, Tom’s Guide described it as a “powerful VPN” that “outclasses the competition with a clean sweep in our streaming testing,” citing its strong performance across all the areas that matter most to viewers.1
From fast connection speeds and broad server coverage to intuitive apps and dependable performance, Norton VPN distinguished itself in a competitive field.
This recognition reflects a series of major enhancements to Norton VPN over the past year, including network expansion, platform upgrades, and performance improvements designed to unlock a smoother, more flexible, and overall great streaming experience.
How Tom’s Guide evaluated VPNs for streaming
Tom’s Guide regularly tests VPN providers through hands-on evaluations linked to real-world usage. For its latest streaming rankings, a team of Tom’s Guide internal testers and reviewers assessed how effectively more than 20 leading VPNs deliver the speed, reliability, and usability needed for a seamless viewing experience.
Key evaluation criteria included:
- Streaming performance.
- Connection speeds.
- App design and usability.
- Customer support.
Server network size, device coverage, and overall value were also considered.
After rigorous testing across these categories, Tom’s Guide awarded Norton VPN the top spot, crowning it the best streaming VPN overall, highlighting its balance of performance, features, and accessibility.
Why Norton VPN earned the top spot
A great streaming VPN needs much more than just fast data-transfer speeds. Consistent performance depends on a combination of server availability, network quality, platform support, and technologies that help maintain smooth connections. And none of these should come at the expense of the security and privacy fundamentals that seasoned VPN users expect.
In the past year, Norton VPN has been overhauled in each of these areas, building on its solid security-focused foundation to emerge as a world-class contender in the streaming space.
A global network built for streaming
Streaming starts with having the right server in the right location. In addition to 55 new VPN server locations rolled out in 2025, Norton VPN recently expanded the server network with 25 new locations across the globe, bringing the total to 130+ server locations worldwide, and giving users more connection options while helping improve performance across regions.
“Norton VPN has undergone a massive transformation over the last 18 months, and it’s now a serious VPN option. Streaming has been a large part of its focus, and it’s reaping the rewards.” — Alice Marshall, Tom’s Guide reviewer
Faster speeds and smoother performance
Behind every great streaming experience is a fast, stable connection. Recent upgrades to Norton VPN infrastructure include game-changing VPN protocol improvements such as extending WireGuard support to Apple platforms and implementing Data Channel Offload (DCO) for OpenVPN, which our internal testing showed more than doubled connection speeds and reduced latency by up to 15%.2
New features for modern needs
Streaming habits have evolved, and VPNs have to evolve with them. To meet changing user needs, we’ve introduced a range of new features and platform integrations across all Norton VPN plans. These include support for Apple TV, Google TV, and Fire TV devices, as well as enhanced privacy features such as a double VPN connection and both automatic and manual IP rotation — giving users greater flexibility, control, and protection while browsing and streaming online.
Together, these innovations have helped take Norton VPN to a whole new level, enabling us to deliver the seamless streaming experience that our customers deserve. And the best part? We’re just getting started.
Don’t settle for a laggy VPN
A great streaming experience shouldn’t require compromises. With award-winning performance, a great choice of global servers, and advanced privacy features designed for modern viewers, Norton VPN helps you spend less time troubleshooting and more time enjoying the content you love.
Ready to see what all the hype is about? Download Norton VPN today and discover a smoother, more reliable way to watch at home and on the go.
1 As reviewed by Tom's Guide. Tom's Guide® is a registered trademark of Future plc and used under license.
2 Based on internal testing. Speed and latency improvements vary based on server distance.
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