Linux users, rejoice! ExpressVPN just dropped its biggest update ever for the open-source OS, finally bringing the slick graphical interface Windows and Mac users have enjoyed for years. No more wrestling with command lines – unless you want to.
This isn’t just a coat of paint. The new GUI-powered Linux app packs split tunneling, quantum-resistant encryption, and an ironclad kill switch (dubbed “Network Lock”). Want to route only your torrent client through the VPN while keeping Netflix local? Done. Need to nuke your connection if the VPN drops? Sorted.
“But what about my beloved terminal?” Relax, CLI diehards – ExpressVPN isn’t abandoning you. The command-line version gets all the same upgrades, from Lightway protocol support to malware-blocking features. Just uninstall v3 first – unless you enjoy debugging dependency hell.
Why this matters: Linux has long been the red-headed stepchild of VPN apps. ExpressVPN’s overhaul (available in 17 languages and dark mode, because 2025) signals that privacy isn’t just for mainstream OSes anymore. As desktop chief Himmat Bains puts it: “Robust protection should be accessible to everyone.”
Currently in beta for Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and even Raspberry Pi, this could be the push that finally convinces privacy-focused penguin lovers to ditch their manual OpenVPN setups. One question remains: When will WireGuard support arrive?
