ZDNET Adds Proton VPN to 2026 YouTube VPN List as NordVPN Holds Top Spot at $3.09
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Updated · ZDNet · Jun 4
ZDNET Adds Proton VPN to 2026 YouTube VPN List as NordVPN Holds Top Spot at $3.09
2 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jun 4
Summary
ZDNET’s June 2026 refresh added Proton VPN as an alternative in its best YouTube VPN rankings and updated the FAQ section to address common reader questions.
NordVPN remained the top overall pick after ZDNET said it met key YouTube streaming tests for reliability, performance and ad-minimization, with entry pricing starting at $3.09 a month.
The review still centers on five main recommendations—NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, CyberGhost and Private Internet Access—drawn from testing 15 VPNs across at least three locations per service.
ZDNET said about 80% of tested VPNs worked in most locations, but the highest-ranked services were distinguished by steadier high-resolution streaming, broader server coverage and obfuscation features that help evade YouTube VPN detection.