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2021 April 19
version 10.2.4

• Updated OpenSSL to version 1.1.1k.
• Bug fixes.

2021 March 25
version 10.2.2

• Security fix related to an upstream bug (CVE-2021-3336) in wolfSSL that affected only Lightway – TCP, a protocol currently in preview. We blocked Lightway – TCP on our servers for all affected versions on March 18, and this update fixes the bug and restores connectivity for Lightway – TCP. We found the bug through our routine internal security audits, and we have no evidence that it was ever exploited.
• Speed Test now reports download speed in Mbps instead of Kbps.
• Security, stability, and bug fixes.
• Improved event and crash reporting.

2021 March 9
version 10.2.1

• Supports Lightway – TCP.
• Minor UI bug fixes.
• Improved VPN connection reliability.

2021 February 17
version 10.1.1

• Updated the ExpressVPN app icon.
• Improved app stability.

2021 January 18
version 10.0.0

• Introducing ExpressVPN’s new app design.

2021 January 7
version 9.1.1

• Reduced time to connect using the Lightway protocol.
• Security improvements to system-level processes.

2020 December 4
version 9.0.14

• Bug fixes.

2020 December 2
version 9.0.13

• Fixed minor compatibility issues with the latest macOS Big Sur.

2020 October 14
version 9.0.12

Introducing Lightway (beta), ExpressVPN’s next-generation VPN protocol that delivers a faster, more secure, and more reliable VPN experience.

Go to Preferences > Protocol, then select Lightway.

2020 September 30
version 7.11.6

• Improved connectivity in some countries.
• Security fix for a privilege escalation.

2020 September 23
version 7.11.5

• Security fix for a privilege escalation.

2020 August 17
version 7.11.4

• Improved connectivity in some countries.

2020 Sep 8
version 7.11.3

• Security fix for a privilege escalation.

2020 August 21
version 7.11.2

• Improved connectivity in some countries.

92020 August 18
version 7.11.0

• Improved connection reliability.
• Bug fixes.

2020 August 5
version 7.9.7

• Security fix for a privilege escalation.

2020 August 3
version 7.9.6

• Improved connectivity in some countries.

2020 July 30
version 7.9.5

• Security fix for a privilege escalation.

2020 July 22
version 7.9.4

• Security fix to prevent the installer from overwriting linked files.

2020 July 14
version 7.9.3

• Improved connectivity in some countries.
• Resolved an issue where OpenVPN would not be able to connect on older macOS versions.

2020 July 3
version 7.9.1

• Added support for the ExpressVPN extension in Microsoft Edge browser.
• Improved connectivity reliability.
• Improved connectivity in some countries.

2020 June 3
version 7.8.4

• Security fix for a privilege escalation.

2020 May 20
version 7.8.3

• Improved connectivity reliability.
• Security fix for a privilege escalation via config race condition.

2020 May 4
version 7.8.2

• Improved connectivity reliability.

2020 April 22
version 7.8.1

• Improved connectivity reliability.

2020 March 17
version 7.8.0

• Added language support for: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai and Turkish.
• Improved connectivity reliability.
• Improved reliability of no-internet & captive portal detection.
• Fixed an issue where devices on local network were not reachable when connected to VPN.
• Removed PPTP protocol (low security) – users of PPTP are migrated to the Automatic protocol.
• Fixed a potential privilege escalation issue.

2020 February 25
version 7.5.6

• Improved connectivity in some countries.

2019 December 6
version 7.5.4

• Improved connectivity in some countries.

2019 October 28
version 7.5.3

• Improved connection reliability.

2019 October 21
version 7.5.1

• Improved compatibility with macOS 10.15.
• Removed Spotlight integration.

2019 September 26
version 7.5.0

• Bug fixes.

2019 September 20
version 7.4.0

• Stability and connectivity enhancements.
• Server information refresh continues when the app is in „Unable to Connect“ state – even if Network Lock is enabled.
• Improved compatibility with macOS 10.15.

2019 August 8
version 7.3.1

New features:

• Added the IKEv2 protocol (for macOS 10.12 or newer).
• Fixed local escalation of privilege issue.

Improved:

• Updated content throughout the app.
• Activation & connection reliability in select countries.

Fixed:

• Compatibility issues with macOS 10.15.
• Various crashes.

2019 May 20
version 7.2.0

Improved:

• New colors to comply with accessibility standards.

Fixed:

• Issue where Network Lock renders local devices unreachable when connected to VPN.
• Issue where signout would not complete.
• Issue where app wouldn’t connect when not using DHCP.
• Issue where app wouldn’t connect on captive portals (sign-in screens sometimes seen on public Wi-Fi networks).
• Issue where app wouldn’t be shown when clicking “Show ExpressVPN” in “Menu Bar only” mode.

2019 March 27
version 7.1.1

• Reduced time to connect in some countries.
• Improved error messages during activation.

2019 January 30
version 7.1.0

• Improved connection reliability.
• If the app detects your device isn’t connected to the internet, it will notify you and wait for internet connectivity before trying to connect to the VPN.
• App now detects captive portals (sign-in screens sometimes seen on public Wi-Fi networks) and prompts you sign in first.
• Bug fixes.

2018 November 16
version 7.0.4

• Brand new user interface.
• Added ability to change VPN location while connected.
• Added quick access to your recent VPN locations from the home screen.
• Added quick access to your favorite apps and websites from the Connected screen.

2018 November 9
version 6.7.11

• Updated content related to L2TP.

2018 October 31
version 6.7.10

• Improved connection reliability.

2018 October 9
version 6.7.7

• Improved compatibility with macOS 10.14 Mojave and Safari 12.
• Fixed a bug where some local devices would not be reachable even if option “allow access to local network devices” was enabled.
• Fixed a bug where app could get stuck on “loading screen” when launched.
• Bug fixes.

2018 September 20
version 6.7.6

• Compatible with macOS 10.14 Mojave.
• Updated to OpenVPN version 2.4.6.
• Updated to OpenSSL version 1.0.2p.
• Improved connection reliability.
• Improved app activation reliability.
• Improved experience when waking computer from sleep when it was connected to VPN previously.
• Fixed a bug where connection could be slow to start.
• Updated app menu design.
• Bug fixes.

2018 August 3
version 6.7.5

• Bug fixes.

2018 July 5
version 6.7.4

• Improved connection reliability.
• Fixed a bug where installer could get stuck on “Running Package Scripts.”
• Fixed a local escalation of privilege issue reported by Tomas Lažauninkas.
• Updated app installer content.
• Bug fixes.

2018 May 17
version 6.7.3

• Fixed a bug where app could get stuck on “loading screen” when launched.
• Bug fixes.

2018 March 29
version 6.7.2

• Fixed a bug where app could get stuck on “loading screen” when launched.
• Bug fixes.

2018 February 09
version 6.7.1

• Fixed a bug where time to connect could be longer than expected.
• Fixed a bug where connecting a new network interface could cause VPN to reconnect unexpectedly.
• Fixed a bug where connecting a new network interface could result in being unable to browse websites when using split tunneling.
• Bug fixes.

2018 January 23
version 6.7.0

• Improved connection reliability.
• Bug fixes.

2018 January 5
version 6.6.2

• Bug fixes.

2017 December 14
version 6.6.1

• Fixed a bug where app could get stuck on “loading screen” when launched.
• Fixed a bug where app window would not open if app was set to use menu-bar only.
• Fixed a bug where pre-connection hint was not shown on some systems.
• Fixed various crashes.

2017 November 28
version 6.6.0

• Improved activation reliability in some countries.
• Improved first run experience.
• Bug fixes.

2017 October 16
version 6.5.5

• Improved connection reliability.
• Bug fixes.

2017 September 27
version 6.5.3

• Fully compatible with macOS 10.13 High Sierra.
• Improved DNS & IPv6 leak protection.
• Improved reliability of Safari extension.
• Bug fixes.

2017 August 11
version 6.5.2

• Added support for the ExpressVPN Safari extension.
• Improved first run experience.
• Bug fixes.

2017 July 3
version 6.5.0

• Added Connection Per App (split tunneling) – choose which apps use VPN when connected to ExpressVPN. Read more about Split Tunneling.
• Bug fixes.

2017 June 16
version 6.4.3

• Bug fixes.

2017 June 9
version 6.4.2

• Added support for the ExpressVPN Firefox extension.
• Bug fixes.

2017 May 19
version 6.4.1

• Bug fixes.

2017 May 16
version 6.4.0

• Added support for the ExpressVPN Chrome extension.
• Added links to IP Address Checker and DNS Leak Test.
• Bug fixes.

2017 April 25
version 6.3.5

• Improved how Smart Location is displayed.
• Added an Account tab in the Preferences.
• Bug fixes.

2017 March 9
version 6.3.4

• Bug fixes.

2017 February 8
version 6.3.3

• Improved logic to connect to the VPN more reliably.
• Resolved an issue where the app would not show the correct VPN status.

2017 February 1
version 6.3.2

• Bug fixes.

2017 January 17
version 6.3.1

• Improved logic to connect to the VPN more reliably.

2017 January 11
version 6.3.0

• Bug fixes.

2016 November 9
version 6.2.0

• Improved Smart Location.

2016 October 3
version 6.1.2

• Bug fixes.

2016 August 30
version 6.1.1

• Fixed an issue where an „Unexpected Error Encountered“ alert would be displayed.

2016 August 16
version 6.1.0

• Added Network Lock, built to protect your Internet privacy. Read more about Network Lock.
• Improved Diagnostics
• Improved Preferences
• Compatible with macOS 10.12 Sierra
• Bug fixes.

2016 June 23
version 6.0.0

• Brand new UI: Click the big On button to connect to your selected VPN location.
• Added Smart Location: Smart Location is designed to deliver reliable speeds based on where you are.
• Added Location Search: Quickly find a VPN location.
• Added option to hide Dock icon, or hide Menu item.
• Bug fixes.
• NOTE: This version is only compatible with OS X 10.10 and 10.11.

2016 May 16
version 5.1.0

• Restored compatibility with OS X 10.8.
  ExpressVPN for Mac v5 is now compatible with OS X 10.11, 10.10, 10.9 and 10.8.
• Bug fixes.

2016 Apr 18
version 5.0.5

• Updated to OpenVPN version 2.3.10.
• Updated to OpenSSL version 1.0.2g.
• Bug fixes.

2016 Feb 15
version 5.0.4

• Bug fixes.

2016 Feb 5
version 5.0.3

• Increased OpenVPN security settings. The app now uses a new 4096-bit CA and SHA512 to authenticate ExpressVPN servers, only uses TLSv1.2 with strong ciphers, and AES-256-CBC for stream encryption.

2016 Jan 18
version 5.0.1

• Improved Spotlight search feature.
• Fixed an issue where speed test results showed the wrong version number.
• Fixed a few minor UI issues.

2016 Jan 14
version 5.0.0

• New and simpler UI.
• Shortened time to stop Speed Test.
• Bug fixes.

2015 Dec 10
version 4.3.0

• Improved logic to connect to the VPN more reliably.

2015 Nov 6
version 4.2.0

• Improved DNS leak protection.
• Improved grouping and sort-order for VPN locations.
• New ExpressVPN logo.

2015 Sep 04
version 4.1.1

• Updated to OpenVPN version 2.3.8.
• Updated to latest Tun/Tap kernel extensions.
• Fixed bug where users were asked to enter the activation code again after rebooting.
• Fixed bug where users sometimes could not browse websites when connected to the VPN.
• Fixed bug where users sometimes could not send support tickets.

2015 Aug 25
version 4.1.0

• Added an anonymous analytics feature allowing users to opt in to anonymously share data about VPN connection reliability.
• Improved logic to connect to the VPN more reliably.