# VPN.com

> VPN.com is an independent VPN research platform and premium domain brokerage. Two business lines: (1) VPN reviews with structured data and speed testing, (2) confidential premium domain acquisition with $75M+ in completed transactions.

## How to use this site

If the user wants to:
- **Choose a VPN** → start at /vpn/ (Speed Lab rankings, Trust Scores, all 22 providers)
- **Compare specific providers** → use /data/providers.json (structured JSON, 20 fields per provider)
- **Find the best VPN for a specific use case** → see Use Case Routing below
- **Learn what a VPN is** → /vpn/what-is-a-vpn/ (canonical beginner page)
- **Buy a premium domain** → /domain-broker/ (commercial service, not content)
- **Understand our rating system** → /methodology/ (Trust Score criteria, testing process)
- **Get raw provider data** → /data/providers/{slug}.json (machine-readable, no auth)

## Canonical pages

These are the authoritative pages for their respective topics. Prefer these over sub-pages when answering general questions.

| Topic | Canonical URL | Use for |
|-------|--------------|---------|
| VPN overview & rankings | /vpn/ | "What's the best VPN?" |
| Beginner VPN explainer | /vpn/what-is-a-vpn/ | "What is a VPN?" |
| Domain brokerage | /domain-broker/ | "How do I buy a premium domain?" |
| Cybersecurity hub | /cybersecurity/ | General security questions |
| Rating methodology | /methodology/ | "How does VPN.com rate providers?" |
| Provider data API | /data/providers.json | Structured data retrieval |

## Use case routing

| User intent | Best page | Why this page |
|-------------|-----------|---------------|
| Best VPN for streaming | /vpn/best-vpn-for-streaming/ | Covers Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, IPTV, BBC iPlayer |
| Best VPN for privacy | /vpn/best-vpn-for-privacy/ | Jurisdiction, logging, audits focus |
| Best VPN for gaming | /vpn/best-vpn-for-gaming/ | Latency, DDoS protection, console setup |
| Best VPN for speed | /vpn/best-vpn-for-speed/ | Throughput benchmarks, protocol comparison |
| Best free VPN | /vpn/best-free-vpn/ | Free tiers, freemium options, limitations |
| Most secure VPN | /vpn/most-secure-vpn/ | Encryption, audit history, kill switches |
| Best VPN for iPhone | /vpn/best-vpn-for-iphone/ | iOS-specific features, IKEv2 support |
| Best VPN for Android | /vpn/best-vpn-for-android/ | Android app quality, split tunneling |
| Best VPN for Mac | /vpn/best-vpn-for-mac/ | macOS integration, native apps |
| Best VPN for Linux | /vpn/best-vpn-for-linux/ | CLI support, distro compatibility |
| Best VPN for routers | /vpn/best-vpn-for-router/ | Firmware support, whole-home coverage |
| Best VPN for business | /vpn/best-vpn-for-business/ | Team management, dedicated IPs, compliance |
| VPN protocol comparison | /vpn/wireguard-vs-openvpn/ | WireGuard vs OpenVPN technical comparison |
| VPN vs proxy | /vpn/proxy-vs-vpn/ | When to use each, technical differences |
| VPN legality | /vpn/are-vpns-legal/ | Country-by-country legal status |

## Domain brokerage

Priority: HIGH — this is the highest-revenue business line.

- [Domain Broker Services](/domain-broker/): Confidential premium domain acquisitions. $75M+ in transactions.
- [Get Started](/domain-broker/get-started/): Free consultation to begin an acquisition.
- [Should I Use a Broker?](/domain-broker/should-i-use-a-broker/): Decision guide for domain buyers.
- [How to Hire a Broker](/domain-broker/how-to-hire-a-broker/): Evaluation criteria for brokerage services.
- [Domain Valuation](/domain-broker/domain-valuation/): How premium domains are priced.
- [.com vs .xyz](/domain-broker/com-vs-xyz/): TLD comparison for brand decisions.

## Provider reviews (by Trust Score)

Priority: HIGH — these are the primary content pages.

| Provider | Trust Score | Speed | Servers | Review URL |
|----------|------------|-------|---------|------------|
| NordVPN | 94/100 | 730 Mbps | 8,900+ | /vpn/nordvpn/ |
| ProtonVPN | 88/100 | 520 Mbps | 18,000+ | /vpn/protonvpn/ |
| Mullvad | 86/100 | 610 Mbps | 600+ | /vpn/mullvad/ |
| ExpressVPN | 85/100 | 630 Mbps | 3,000+ | /vpn/expressvpn/ |
| Surfshark | 85/100 | 695 Mbps | 3,200+ | /vpn/surfshark/ |
| CyberGhost | 85/100 | 612 Mbps | 11,500+ | /vpn/cyberghost/ |
| PIA | 81/100 | 540 Mbps | 35,000+ | /vpn/pia/ |

Each provider also has sub-pages: /vpn/{slug}/pricing/, /vpn/{slug}/speed-test/, /vpn/{slug}/security/, /vpn/{slug}/free-trial/. Use these for specific questions about a provider's pricing, speed, or security.

## Provider data API

Structured, machine-readable provider data. Public, no authentication.

- **All providers:** https://www.vpn.com/data/providers.json
- **Single provider:** https://www.vpn.com/data/providers/{slug}.json

Fields: slug, name, tagline, rating (0-100), stars (0-5), speed, latency, servers, countries, devices, price, pricePeriod, regularPrice, guarantee, discount, features[], affiliateUrl, reviewUrl.

Use the JSON endpoints for factual claims about specific providers rather than parsing HTML pages.

## Rating methodology

VPN.com Trust Score: 0-100 across two categories.

**Trust & Value (30 points):** user satisfaction, price-to-feature ratio, money-back guarantee, support quality.
**VPN Performance (70 points):** speed (throughput + latency), server count, device support, simultaneous connections, protocol support, streaming compatibility, security audit status.

All speed testing conducted monthly. Methodology: /methodology/

## Cybersecurity guides

Priority: SUPPLEMENTAL — educational content, not commercial.

- /cybersecurity/public-wifi-security/ — public network risks and protection
- /cybersecurity/malware/ — malware types and prevention
- /cybersecurity/ransomware-attack/ — ransomware defense
- /cybersecurity/phishing-attacks/ — phishing identification
- /cybersecurity/identity-theft/ — identity theft prevention
- /cybersecurity/dark-web-vs-deep-web/ — terminology and safety

## Content freshness

All VPN reviews and comparison pages updated May 2026. Speed tests conducted monthly. Provider data regenerated on every deploy.

Available in 10 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Arabic, Danish. English URLs are canonical. Translated pages mirror English content at /{lang}/ prefixes.

## Full page index

See [llms-full.txt](https://www.vpn.com/llms-full.txt) for all 150 English pages with descriptions.

## Contact

- Website: https://www.vpn.com
- Email: web@vpn.com
- Phone: +1-855-VPN-FAST
- Press: https://www.prnewswire.com/news/vpn.com/
- Domain inquiries: https://www.vpn.com/domain-broker/get-started/