AdGuard's Windows VPN upgrade prioritizes usability for all

• AdGuard VPN v2.9 expands accessibility support for Windows
• Settings, DNS configuration, and support are now fully accessible
• The update makes AdGuard’s Windows app accessible to all users

AdGuard has rolled out a fresh version of its Windows VPN app, bringing important usability upgrades to a wide range of users.

AdGuard VPN v2.9, focuses on improving accessibility and streamlining navigation throughout the app. The latest release represents another milestone in the Cyprus-based company’s continuing push to turn its privacy solution into a more inclusive tool.

Building on the groundwork laid in the prior v2.8 release, the new update extends assistive technology support — such as screen readers — to additional portions of the Windows client. As a result, people who rely on visual aid software or who face motor control challenges can operate the VPN with greater independence and confidence.

Though the update may sound technical in nature, its overriding aim is straightforward: to ensure that internet protection is easy to manage for anyone, no matter how they interact with the best VPN software.

What’s new in AdGuard VPN for Windows v2.9

The most significant improvements in AdGuard VPN v2.9 revolve around expanded accessibility support for the sections of the app that are essential to using a VPN effectively.

Users will notice that Settings, App Settings, DNS Servers, and the Support area now work much better with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation. Voice descriptions of interface elements have been added, allowing the entire workflow — from selecting a server to adjusting advanced options — to be completed without a mouse.

In Settings, every toggle and dropdown now carries a screen reader-friendly label, making it clear what each option does and how it affects the VPN’s behavior. The App Settings screen follows suit, giving users precise spoken cues for each control so they no longer have to guess the function of an icon or menu item.

The DNS Servers section, which contains DNS settings that can impact both security and performance, has also been made fully navigable with assistive technology. Likewise, the built-in Support area has been redesigned to cooperate with screen readers, allowing users to browse help topics and reach customer support without relying on visual cues.

Why AdGuard’s new update matters for users

By lowering the barriers for screen reader and keyboard-only users, AdGuard makes its VPN genuinely universal. Aligning its product with recognized accessibility standards also places the company ahead of many rivals that have yet to roll out comparable UI improvements.

The clearer labeling and consistent navigation not only aid users with disabilities but also anyone who prefers keyboard navigation or simply needs to make quick adjustments without clicking through multiple menus.

Although v2.9 doesn’t add new servers or VPN protocol changes, its focus on accessibility marks a meaningful shift and serves as a reminder that privacy tools should be usable for all.

For now, AdGuard VPN Windows users can grab the update directly from AdGuard’s website, or the built-in updater and feedback channels are open via GitHub and social media for users who wish to suggest further refinements.

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