v3.8.0
Release Date: October 15, 2026
- Windows: WireGuard now uses the WireGuard-NT 1.1 kernel driver, boosting WireGuard speeds by more than 3x on higher-bandwidth systems
- Windows: Added the OpenVPN DCO kernel driver, selectable as the virtual network driver for OpenVPN. It can boost connection bandwidth by 2x or more, depending on the system and connection
- All: WireGuard is now the default protocol for new installations
- Linux/macOS: New WireGuard Amnezia driver obfuscates WireGuard traffic to get through networks that block it. To enable it, select WireGuard on the Protocol page, then turn on obfuscation
- macOS: Fixed an issue where the app would hang indefinitely if the split tunnel system extension setup wasn't completed in macOS System Settings
SHA-256 Checksums:
pia-windows-x64-3.8-08539.exe:30448eee4f7e5c093d770bfbda822bb1e5f896468778358a8f4b7db63616213f
pia-windows-arm64-3.8-08539.exe:2155dbca43a8be48c339ef470bbff4e97cb65dccf90e2aadfe650f5c86792453
pia-linux-3.8-08539.run:a3cf2e2b50d29693ba58f0ae232e52c5785f0244a56e6ed005b684b18767399f
pia-linux-arm64-3.8-08539.run:612d278eaadd123f9fed7f016924e7d25a32a33273d2dbbb690faaee14a6ebb3
pia-macos-3.8-08539.zip:824b5a469a7e42a634e98f140e6d31d567d564c8edaa78ebb6b05f0de311008e
v3.7.2
Release Date: March 19, 2026
- Connectivity improvements
SHA-256 Checksums:
pia-windows-x64-3.7.2-08420.exe:5ec83799746ab96c710a98e25ed161e02a1b6f648ef9a2659f6abaab0e8a680f
pia-windows-arm64-3.7.2-08420.exe:345931db87de4111cf95fdef6e7572619450dac5540e2c25e0de90087732e4e2
pia-linux-3.7.2-08420.run:08a88af04462a9e078aeef52b26bcdb56f0a9b087a0fb7606f98b7eb79bb3dd9
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v3.7.0
Release Date: September 29, 2025
- macOS: Fix a macOS26 related issue where DNS was not always restored on disconnecting from the VPN
- Windows/Linux: Turn off split DNS by default (it can be enabled in settings)
- Linux: Fix zypper dependencies (libatomic)
SHA-256 Checksums:
pia-windows-x64-3.7-08412.exe:0b3e64adcbb0921c2e17669e61226690d7ac6c71ed5052e13d784287974ae451
pia-windows-arm64-3.7-08412.exe:de3e67d1a79c64a2b61bb4b85b5f8d180cdfb44b659cce6526653c5b8b679897
pia-linux-3.7-08412.run:328b4f046822d20cfc3b0175f6c9e53773c1765b0d408455da37e9f6d5cbda8b
pia-linux-arm64-3.7-08412.run:037937d19be0976f3bbbe9d6a85915888777c8732248f73f538302f6a5b71dd5
pia-macos-3.7-08412.zip:65cc95fcc3cdef8332f7d05a4947e2e364435dbb2a7a5499cdd4505805e561a5
v3.6.2
Release Date: July 07, 2025
- Windows: Updated tap-windows6 driver with latest security patches
- Linux: Prevent local unauthorized users from disconnecting or altering VPN settings
- Linux: Fixed potential IP leak when using split tunneling in bypass mode
- Linux: Fixed connection issues on newer distros (e.g., Ubuntu 25.04)
- macOS: Minimum supported version is now 10.15 (Apple dropped 10.14 support)
- All: Fix issue where a DIP token would be remembered on logout
SHA-256 Checksums:
pia-windows-x64-3.6.2-08398.exe:d523a96acb72f2d3fb2fa273cd10fa783cb38c270c85780d86dbfe9f1eecbcf3
pia-windows-arm64-3.6.2-08398.exe:0f8d2252758acbca44490274ac162466cca9e28eac2bcf14ceb9b97ecf10496b
pia-linux-3.6.2-08398.run:c513721e42e707a5fef03c4480a301fd542551ca357bd5205323ac9421dfaffd
pia-linux-arm64-3.6.2-08398.run:7068bc24f7fdcd029e30c78b1ce81cabc06487f96972a7a937af02628f7aee2a
pia-macos-3.6.2-08398.zip:73615d2673d2c1b54394d9b77d3da6c2dd9e3ca55a1bdf34050a4e8be65e31f4
v3.6.1
Release Date: September 02, 2024
- Windows: Experimental arm64 support
- Windows: Updated to Wintun driver 0.14.1
- Windows: Wintun is now the default for OpenVPN connections. This should improve the bandwidth
- Windows: Only PIA clients can now send RPC calls to disconnect or logout the user from the VPN
- MacOS: Unprivileged users can no longer prevent the PIA client from installing
- All: Fixed a potential bug that could cause the client to crash when opening deep links
- All: Killswitch will now stay on after subscription expiry
SHA-256 Checksums:
pia-windows-x64-3.6.1-08339.exe:b407c39d82398aff52602ae98a2b7cd904023a5f6d1e88416dc30b2c31a3cf56
pia-windows-arm64-3.6.1-08339.exe:c930655e93dbddbfb41ff1c51275d5c19f9679df6f5e44311e5fbeaa649d04c9
pia-linux-3.6.1-08339.run:6f14c63c7b7fbc5e7482ea2fb42381afade6dc8bcf9816632813adfa112ca613
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v3.6.0
Release Date: July 02, 2024
- MacOS: Ensured the split tunnel extension is not loaded on older MacOS versions to prevent potential compatibility issues
- MacOS: Removed unnecessary periodic split tunnel checks when split tunnel is disabled
- All: Added checkbox to optionally disable latency checks in the General tab
- All: Updated to Qt6: This upgrade enhances security and performance. Note that Qt6 has higher system requirements
- All: Updated to OpenSSL 3: To ensure the latest security standards are met
- All: Updated to OpenVPN 2.6: For improved security and compatibility
- All: Removed support for 32-bit platforms, including armhf and x86. This change aligns with Qt6's requirements to ensure we maintain a secure and robust application
- Windows: Removed support for Windows Vista, 7, and 8.1. This deprecation is necessary to support the new security features provided by Qt6 and OpenSSL 3
- Linux: minimum required distributions are now: Debian 10, Ubuntu 20.04, Red Hat 8.4, openSUSE 15.4 or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4
- Note: The updates to Qt6, OpenSSL 3, and OpenVPN 2.6 are critical for maintaining the highest security standards in our application. The deprecations are necessary to support these upgrades, ensuring your application remains safe and reliable.
SHA-256 Checksums:
pia-linux-3.6-08303.run:52613bd1676e464e54b363485a6b6614448e92307f862c9324c906560133aeb9
pia-linux-arm64-3.6-08303.run:973d6fa13d90787fb041cf98822ee290c0d18ee05b75e5f914b3470346e53ef8
v2.3.3
Release Date: August 29, 2020
- Backported OpenVPN 2.5.1, OpenSSL 1.1.1k, and NCP support
SHA-256 Checksums:
pia-windows-x64-2.3.3-05381.exe:af0920e812fd249bf67d464303f24c33b35a0e295842e9e3fadc5c207b182aee
pia-windows-x86-2.3.3-05381.exe:4bb35a99fa59a0f675cba5e7321364957e6d424d8bf6bc432885c504ecd4a2a4
pia-linux-2.3.3-05381.run:2e367de1298e0af08dc99b02a7c4cbbba81e4ebec5085bcb0b7562bc47359420
pia-macos-2.3.3-05381.zip:c69b570392b2882ef157b442122489865205e895d101f902d3d3562f2d701450
