Webroot WiFi Security & VPN
By Webroot
Webroot WiFi Security & VPN is a mobile VPN service providing IP masking and web filtering for users on public networks.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app serves users who need a low-friction security layer for public WiFi, but the current lack of updates means it no longer reliably removes the connectivity friction it was designed to solve.
For Mobile users who frequently connect to public WiFi networks in locations like airports and coffee shops.
What does it look like?
Key features
Automatically enables VPN protection upon joining unsecured WiFi networks, acting as a retention lever by ensuring continuous protection.
Uses global threat intelligence to block access to malicious websites, reinforcing category authority beyond simple IP masking.
Blocks data transmission if the VPN drops, serving as a paid-tier gate to justify subscription pricing.
How much does it cost?
Subscription-only model anchored at $39.99/year, with pricing tiers differentiated by device count.
Velocity
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Development has ceased, with the last update occurring 1,005 days ago. The app has seen only two releases in the observed window, both of which were minor stability and performance improvements. There is no evidence of active maintenance or new feature development, and the platform-specific history indicates a complete lack of recent activity.
Who built it?
Webroot
3 apps tracked · Productivity
Webroot® Mobile Security
Webroot WiFi Security VPNUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate the core security protection layer provides users with a sense of safety on public networks, but report frequent connection drops and inability to establish a stable vpn tunnel frustrate daily mobile users.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The core security protection layer provides users with a sense of safety on public networks
- Frequent connection drops and inability to establish a stable VPN tunnel frustrate daily mobile users
89 of 99 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Frustrated overall
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Competitive landscape for Webroot WiFi Security & VPN
How's the Productivity market?
Webroot WiFi Security & VPN occupies a legacy position in the productivity category, with a 2.69 rating on iOS and 3.49 on Android. The 1,005-day update gap signals that the app is no longer actively competing for market share against modern VPN entrants.
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Key takeaways for Webroot WiFi Security & VPN
Where is it heading?
The VPN market is consolidating around providers with rapid, bi-weekly release cadences that ensure compatibility with evolving mobile OS security protocols. Webroot WiFi Security & VPN is currently exposed, as its 1,005-day maintenance silence ensures that connection stability will continue to degrade until the service is no longer functional.
- The 1,005-day update gap prevents the app from addressing modern OS-level network changes, leading to the connection drops reported in reviews.
- Persistent authentication failures prevent users from accessing paid features, which directly accelerates churn and negative sentiment among the remaining subscriber base.
The SWOT
- Global threat intelligence integration provides security beyond simple IP masking
- Localized pricing could capture users in regions where the current annual subscription exceeds local category norms
Next best moves
Sunset Webroot WiFi Security & VPN because the 1,005-day update gap makes the service uncompetitive → reduce brand damage
The counter-intuitive read
The app's #1 risk is not its competitors…
Read the full takeBottom line
Webroot WiFi Security & VPN is in a state of technical decay, where the lack of updates for over 1,000 days renders the service unreliable for daily use.
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Is Webroot WiFi Security & VPN still being updated?
Why does the VPN keep disconnecting?
Is this VPN worth the annual subscription price?
Sources
- [1] Play Store listing
- [2] Developer website, source
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