Your ExpressVPN app on Windows, Mac, and Linux just got more flexible and more reliable

ExpressVPN has released version 14.3.1 for its Windows, Mac, and Linux apps Advanced Protection's ad and tracker blocking now works beyond the Lightway protocol The update also brings a rebuilt speed test, stronger screen reader support, and fixes for each platform ExpressVPN has pushed out another

<![CDATA[ <article> <ul><li><strong>ExpressVPN has released version 14.3.1 for its Windows, Mac, and Linux apps</strong></li><li><strong>Advanced Protection's ad and tracker blocking now works beyond the Lightway protocol</strong></li><li><strong>The update also brings a rebuilt speed test, stronger screen reader support, and fixes for each platform</strong></li></ul><p>ExpressVPN has pushed out another update for its desktop VPN apps, and this one packs in more than the last few. Version 14.3.1 landed on Windows, Mac, and Linux on September 22.</p><p>The biggest change is that Advanced Protection, <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/expressvpn">ExpressVPN</a>'s set of ad, tracker, and malicious site blockers, now works across all VPN protocols. 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ExpressVPN notes the feature is rolling out gradually, so not everyone will see it straight away.</p><h2 id="faster-speed-tests-and-smarter-split-tunneling">Faster speed tests and smarter split tunneling</h2><p>The built-in speed test has been rebuilt to run faster and deliver more precise results, which should make choosing the quickest server an easier job.</p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/vpn/split-tunneling">Split tunneling</a> is more reliable for apps you exclude from the VPN, and the setup guidance has been refreshed. On Windows, the feature no longer keeps scanning for new apps when it's switched off, which cuts CPU usage. On Mac, split tunneling now leaves DNS traffic alone, so it can run alongside Advanced Protection.</p><p>On the accessibility side, screen readers can now navigate the location list, protocol settings, split tunneling, and auto-connect rules. The app also announces connection status and settings changes. 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It's another step forward for ExpressVPN as a <a href="https://www.techradar.com/vpn/best-linux-vpn">Linux VPN</a> option, following the arrival of its rebuilt <a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/blog/qt-linux-macos-apps/">Qt-based Linux app</a> in late 2025.</p><p>If you already use ExpressVPN, the update should install automatically. Otherwise, you can download the latest build from ExpressVPN's website. To confirm you're on 14.3.1, check the app version, which now sits at the bottom of the sidebar.</p><div data-widget-type="review" data-model-name="ExpressVPN"></div> </article> ]]>