NordVPN awards and recognition
The awards NordVPN holds now and the ones it has won before, each with its period and a link to its source. An award shows what a review platform or a panel judged at one point in time. For how the product holds up day to day, read what 1189 users say.
Current NordVPN awards
Fastest VPN, November 2026
PCMag · The Best VPN Services
Lab-test winner for speed on PCMag's best VPN list.
Source: pcmag.com#1 best VPN, October 2026
Tom's Guide · Best VPN
Ranked first, as the list's top recommendation.
Source: tomsguide.com#1 best VPN, October 2026
TechRadar · Best VPN
Ranked first on TechRadar's best VPN list.
Source: techradar.comBest VPN for bundling with other services, October 2026
CNET · Best VPN
Scored 8.4 on CNET's best VPN list.
Source: cnet.comAnti-Phishing Certification, 2026
AV-Comparatives · NordVPN Next-gen antivirus
Blocked 96% of phishing sites with no false alarms on 200 legitimate sites.
Source: av-comparatives.orgEditors' Choice, 2026
PCMag · VPN
Rated 4.5 (Outstanding) in PCMag's hands-on review.
Source: pcmag.com
How we list NordVPN awards
We list an award when NordVPN's own site or the awarding body shows it, and we always give the season or year. Seasonal badges, like G2's, move to past awards once the next season is out; annual awards stay current for a year. Awards don't change which reviews we show or how we score them. See our methodology. Last checked November 1, 2026.
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