Avast SecureLine VPN’s secret weapon is its WireGuard speeds. It might not be the fastest VPN that I’ve ever tested, but it’s in my top five.

If you’re buying a VPN in order to securely and privately stream video content, SecureLine could be one to consider. I say ‘could’, because it isn’t all that great at unblocking popular streaming services such as Netflix.

It’s comparatively expensive, too – and unlike many other VPNs the price doesn’t drop by much when you sign up for two or three year contract. Then again, Avast is a trusted name in the antivirus space, which may be why SecureLine comes at a premium. And to be fair, the company does offer new users a 60-day VPN free trial.

There are apps for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, while desktop users get Chrome and Firefox extensions. The apps do a great job of helping beginners get up and running, although more experienced users may find them a little too simplistic. They’re aren’t as intuitive as I’d like, either.

Privacy-wise, SecureLine ticks the basic boxes – 256-bit AES encryption, DNS leak protection, and a kill switch to protect you if the VPN suddenly drops out. It also boasts Smart VPN mode, which automatically enables the VPN in specific scenarios. However, it has not undergone an independent privacy audit, and therefore cannot be considered among the most secure VPN

Customer support is generally very helpful, and includes 24/7 live chat.

Overall, Avast SecureLine VPN is ultra-fast and has offers some genuinely clever features. But I can’t recommend it to streamers, and there are better, cheaper options out there.