George Miller
Surfshark One Review 2026: A Complete Cybersecurity Package with a Host of Add-On Features
As the cybersecurity industry evolves and delves deeper into the complexities of the internet, it has become a norm for leading VPN service providers to present top, notch cybersecurity solutions as a package deal alongside their primary VPN products.
Surfshark One is a perfect example of an all, in, one subscription security suite that combines the services of Surfshark Alert, Surfshark Antivirus, Surfshark Search, Alternative ID, and the widely used Surfshark VPN. Surfshark One, a single software suite bundled across various platforms, ensures complete protection for an unlimited number of devices at a reasonable price.
Pros & Cons
- Advanced VPN features
- Extensive device compatibility
- Unlimited connections
- Real-time security protection
- Private search engine
- No firewall
- Lacks a password manager
Surfshark One: Installation Process
If you have used Surfshark VPN then you already know that the installation process is fast and simple. But in case you are a new user, Surfshark ensures that fresh users have an easy experience from the moment they open the app till the time they close it.
Surfshark One prices can be seen by going to the company’s website and clicking the Pricing page from the top banner. You can choose to pay for 1 month, 12 months, or 24 months. Since the 2, year plan gave me the most money value, I chose it.
Moreover, Surfshark is offering limited, time discounts on longer plans to enable customers to save more. It is time to log into the app after you have bought the product and made your Surfshark account. A welcome email will be sent to you by Surfshark upon your joining and you may follow the steps in the email to download and install the app on your device.
No special skills are needed to set up the Surfshark app and you can be done with it in your spare time due to the one, click functionality and the apps nice UI.
I found the installation process of the app to be incredibly easy and clear, cut; I had no issue in taking it through and my computer installed it smoothly and without any problems right after the download was completed.
Once you have the app installed, you may log in to the application using your credentials. If you want to be linked to the best server for your location, simply clicking on the “Quick Connect” button will enable you to find a suitable server. Surfshark One is very versatile in terms of the operating systems it supports, such as Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, and also being able to work with web browsers like Chrome and Firefox.
Surfshark One has excellent compatibility when compared to most of its main competitors who only provide a limited number of devices and platforms to connect to.
The app may seem superficially simple since its design is basically a navigation bar on the left, hand side with the categories of Surfshark VPN, Surfshark Alert, Surfshark Antivirus, Surfshark Search, Alternative ID, and the Settings menu, however, it definitely has more features than what is generally assumed.
Surfshark VPN is a great option for online security and anonymity. The navigation bar is a quick access to various essential features and provides more independence, being the right side of the screen where you actually operate the app means you have to make the most of both.
The app’s interface is generally clean and sleek and hopefully at some point, Surfshark offers a dark theme. Anyway, since we are reeling off positive points, I could add that the app is well structured for user, friendliness as well as interactive. The app features which are available from within Surfshark and the simplicity of the app to make an informed decision can be addressed at beginner and advanced user levels.
There, you will find installation and support materials, including device setup and configuration, app guides, and troubleshooting solutions. Besides the helpful materials on the website, I would also like to praise the great technical support team at Surfshark. The technical support team members that I have communicated with were always prompt to respond and offer solutions that resolved the issues quickly.
Surfshark One: VPN Settings
One of the most effective and easiest to use VPN applications available in today‘s marketplace is Surfshark‘s VPN app. Therefore, users will have very few problems with using the app and understanding how to utilize its features.
Because Surfshark has a robust no-logging policy, the company and the application do not retain any record of users‘ internet usage.
Auto-connect
When you open the app, access the VPN settings and enable the “Auto-connect” function so that your device will be protected immediately when connecting to the internet.
CleanWeb & Bypasser
While CleanWeb blocks harmful links and ads while you are online and in addition to the Bypasser, which allows you to choose which websites or apps you would like not to route via the VPN, the Reverse Bypasser allows you to select which websites and apps are routed via the VPN
KillSwitch
The Surfshark KillSwitch is one of the most important features in any quality VPN app because the Kill Switch will quickly disconnect you from the internet if a disruption in service takes place to protect your confidentiality.
Protocols
Surfshark VPN allows users to manually set up all three available protocols (IKEv2, OpenVPN, WireGuard). To switch to another protocol, go to the “Protocol“ setting under the “Advanced“ menu in the app settings.
What is NoBorders mode?
Given the strict internet censorship laws in many parts of the world (such as Russia China UAE), the ability to use the App via the NoBorders Mode has been a long awaited development. This new feature allows users to connect to a list of the servers even when they are experiencing high levels of internet restriction and filtering.
Advanced security features
The Camouflage mode hides your VPN connection while you are using it and makes it appear as normal internet traffic so that your Internet Service Provider cannot figure out that you are using a VPN.
Using the invisibility option will allow you to be undetectable to other devices on that network, and rotating your IP address allows you to connect to different servers at one location, which helps ensure that your IP cannot be tracked by outside sources or by your ISP‘s (internet service provider) systems.
Small Packets feature
Surfshark has added a Small Packets feature to enhance mobile device and router performance and speed by splitting data into smaller packets, reducing transmission packet size, and increasing the stability and speed of your Internet Connection on Android Devices only at this stage in its development.
Surfshark VPN servers’ speed
In my testing of Surfshark VPN’s server network, I performed speed tests on both download and upload speeds of various servers within the Surfshark VPN network. As a long-time Surfshark VPN user I expected positive outcomes from the speed tests I conducted on their servers and indeed, most Surfshark VPN servers delivered impressive examples of download and upload speeds, allowing users a seamless experience while surfing the Internet with no buffering issues.
Surfshark VPN also provided me access to geo-blocked content on a variety of streaming media outlets, including but not limited to, Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney Plus etc. By utilizing Surfshark VPN I could access and watch all the geo–blocked media without any interruption or degradation in quality.
Surfshark Alert
With Surfshark Alert you will be notified of online data breaches by monitoring your personal information so that you don‘t lose your personal information or don‘t lose access to your accounts. The monitoring tool searches the internet to identify if your email addresses, passwords, credit cards and Social Security Numbers have been compromised.
The way I use this tool is by monitoring my emails, scanning my credit cards and scanning my IDs regularly. This app not only finds and shows compromised information but gives you further steps you can take to help protect yourself and ensure you are not compromised again.
Surfshark Alert offers more than just monitoring for data breaches; it also alerts users to any marketing use of their data. Users also have the option to use Incogni, Surfshark‘s data–removal tool, to request the deletion of their personal information from such marketing use. Email monitoring should be activated once the app is installed.
Surfshark Antivirus
The Surfshark One Bundle Pack includes a Surfshark Antivirus that provides continuous safeguarding against viruses, malware and other dangerous online threats. It features a Customisable security option that allows users to plan when they want their computer and phone(s) scanned, as well as real-time and manual scans of their computer and phone(s).
You have the option to run a full scan, a quick scan or exclude certain files from being scanned and also check out Surfshark‘s databases on viruses using the Surfshark One app.
The most important piece of software we tested with Surfshark One Antivirus is that it offers real–time protection by operating in the background, allowing it to continuously monitor your device and identify any threats to it.
In addition to providing users with a quick and effortless way to scan their devices, Surfshark One Antivirus is also a small and efficient piece of software that doesn‘t overwork your computer or cause it to heat up while running in the background.
While the antivirus software has been determined to be very effective against malware and viruses based on the results of several different test sessions, it was noted that the software does not currently provide certain key elements such as a firewall and parental controls. We would like to see these additional features included in future updates to the software as well.
Surfshark Search
Search engines such as Google are destined to collect user information, and will continue to provide dynamic search results based on your location and history. They may also sell some of the data collected about you (including your browser activity and preference information) to third parties, such as marketers and advertisers, who then build a profile of their audience from their internet usage, so they can better target them with specific advertisements or offers.
If the thought of multiple companies squeezing your personal data to sell you ads irks you as it does me and most internet users, please allow me to introduce you to Surfshark Search, your worry’s nemesis. With Surfshark Search, you can remain totally anonymous on the internet without any hassle of an irritating advertisement.
It also prevents ads, but more importantly, it halts the wrath of the sneaky stalkers who track your online activities. Surfshark, being the good Samaritan, offers you only pure, unfiltered organic search results solely based on your location and prior searches, if any.
Thus, the combination of Surfshark VPN with Surfshark Search is the best way to keep yourself hidden while browsing and still preserve your privacy. Additionally, you can protect yourself from online threats with Surfshark Antivirus as a further shield to your security.
Surfshark Alternative ID
Alternative ID is a creative and innovative option provided by Surfshark for creating an alternative user account on websites anonymously, without having to provide your actual email address. This option is especially useful for creating accounts on unsecured or unreliable sites where you prefer not to share your personal email account.
Surfshark One not only allowed me to create an alternative user profile but also provided a link between that alternative user profile and my real email account. Therefore, every time I receive a login email, verification email, and 2FA request, etc., I know they are forwarded to my primary email account.
To generate an alternative ID, launch the app and navigate to the Alternative ID tab. Follow the on-screen instructions for each step within the process of creating your alternative ID. You will receive an alternative email address which will need to be associated with your true e-mail address for confirmation. This process requires you to enter the verification code sent to your e-mail to verify the association between the two e-mail addresses.
After successful association, you’ll receive notification of that acceptance from Surfshark and can begin to utilize your alternative ID. As we live within a virtual society that increasingly relies on customer identification and tracking, it becomes necessary to conceal your true identity from undesired sources. The ability to conceal your identity is now made simple with the Surfshark Alternative ID.
Surfshark One: General Reputation
Wandering through popular social media platforms, I came across several posts about Surfshark VPN but not many about Surfshark One. If social media opinions are anything to go by then Surfshark VPN has surely earned a solid reputation among its user base. While there were several posts on Twitter about Surfshark and its VPN service, I only came across some bundle offers and discounts for Surfshark One. Thus, for a better understanding of the subscription product, I checked out some consumer review websites like Trustpilot and Sitejabber.
Although there were no reviews of Surfshark One on Trustpilot or Sitejabber, the parent earned an admirable TrustScore of 4.4 out of 5 from over 28000 reviews (January 2026). Such consistently high scores from numerous reviews bear testament to Surfshark’s dependable products and excellent customer service. As for Surfshark One, it is still a new service that the company introduced fairly recently and it will take some time before we can see any useful online reviews of the service.
Surfshark One: Google Trends
I used Google Trends to study the recent search trends related to Surfshark One and I was not surprised to see that the product has garnered a lot of interest recently. Although interest in Surfshark One over the past 12 months in USA shows interesting results as the rise of the search queries started in summer 2025 and continued to rise to the end of 2025. The peak of search intent in the end of November 2025 can be easily explained with Surfshark Black Friday deals.
As relatively new cybersecurity product in an already saturated market in comparison to competitors like NordVPN or ProtonVPN, it will take Surfshark some time to dominate Google Search results but the interest in the product worldwide shows good signes of popularity and has already managed to overcome ProtonVPN in search queries. Google Trends also predicts a sharp rise in interest in the search term over 2026 year.
Although Google Trends may be an acceptable way to evaluate a good‘s ranking in terms of searches, I consider the actual sales and/or service performance of a good as opposed to Google Trends data. Google Trends simply represent historical searches over a given time frame and are viewed in context.
For example, when I originally purchased Surfshark One, I noticed it had low Google Trends numbers however I still chose this product to purchase and I have not been disappointed by my purchase. A product may be trending high due to a large increase in advertising, but that does not mean it has good performance; therefore I feel we need to take real world performance into our consideration before basing our decision on current trends.
Conclusions
If affordability and reliability are at the top of your list for cybersecurity solutions, then Surfshark One may be the best option for you. This is a light, featured antivirus program that doesn’t come with a built, in firewall, parental controls, or other key features found in popular antiviruses of today.
Nevertheless, users can still feel secure that Surfshark One will keep viruses and malware away. On top of that, I wish the Surfshark VPN service will keep up its good work. Surfshark is the best VPN for those who stream and download torrents. Firstly, all the servers of Surfshark (which are spread worldwide) support P2P, and secondly, no one can put a limit on your data while you are using a server of Surfshark.
Therefore, you are allowed to download and stream as much as you want without having to estimate how much you have left. Not many providers, out of the ones that are available, can offer as much as can be offered by Surfshark in terms of torrenting and unblocking geo, restricted contents. In general, I am with the opinion that Surfshark is aware of its potential and the company is not likely to simply settle but instead, expand and upgrade the present software into a full, fledged cybersecurity solution in the future.
