TunnelBear VPN version history - 25 versions
TunnelBear VPN by TunnelBear, LLC
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Latest version
Version 4.5.0
Released Aug 20, 2026 - 9.28 MBWorks with firefox 140.0 and laterWhat's new in TunnelBear 4.5.0!
The Bears have been busy since the last release, and we're happy to introduce one of our biggest updates yet!
Revamped and redesigned! Taking the best of the old, TunnelBear has a shiny new look and feel for our browser extension.
Wait! Stop! Don’t call the fashion police. Bear is ready to set a new trend with updated app themes for subscribers.
Bear wears their sunglasses at night. Hard to see, but looks really cool. Dark mode support added.
Cybearnetic enhancements have resulted in a stronger, more durable Bear. App code refactored.
Two Bears are better than one! New architectural advancements will allow your Bear to tunnel websites outside of the VPN with SplitBear.
VigilantBear now available! Your Bear will now block all traffic during those brief moments when you switch networks or your connection drops.
TunnelBear will now obfuscate your connection on censored networks when using GhostBear. So spooky!
City-level server selection now available. Bear ready for road trip.
Flag collection now on display! Updated and fully redesigned country list for a cleaner, sleeker look and feel.
Paid user experience updated to include exclusive access to country selection and SplitBear.
Deadbolt installed on cave entrance. TunnelBear now supports Two-Factor Authentication.
Cut through the graveyard, it’s totally safe. Extension shortcuts added to the TunnelBear settings menu.
Many additional improvements beneath the fur.
1001% more Bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Older versions
Version 3.6.1
Released Jul 13, 2023 - 770.73 KBWorks with firefox 109.0 and later• Minor Bug Fixes.
• 0.09% more bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.6.0
Released May 15, 2023 - 748.14 KBWorks with firefox 109.0 and later# Extension 3.6
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What's new in TunnelBear v3.6.0
- Bear obtained PHD in Entomology. You can now send bug reports directly from your TunnelBear settings
- Consent is key. Permission requirements have been added to the TunnelBear extension when you first connect
- Studied some bugs
- 404% more Bears
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Version 3.4.3
Released Jan 11, 2023 - 676.33 KBWorks with firefox 91.0.0 and later- Updated permissions. Bears need less.
- 4% fewer Bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.4.0
Released Mar 30, 2021 - 638.51 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later• Resolved problems regarding browser restarts.
• General bug fixes & improvements.
• 1.26% more bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.12
Released Feb 18, 2021 - 638.3 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later• Minor Bug Fixes.
• 0.09% more bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.11
Released Jan 6, 2021 - 638.3 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later• Minor Bug Fixes.
• 0.09% more bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.10
Released Dec 1, 2020 - 638.32 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later• Bug fixes.
• Improvements to anonymous trend reporting.
• 2.7% more bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.9
Released Nov 17, 2020 - 637.42 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later• Remove unused permissions.
• 1.7% more bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.8
Released Nov 16, 2020 - 637.42 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later• Minor Bug Fixes.
• 0.17% more bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.7
Released Oct 28, 2020 - 638.71 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later• Minor Bug Fixes.
• 0.09% more bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.5
Released Oct 27, 2020 - 638.73 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later• Minor Bug Fixes.
• Removed "notification" permission requirement in Firefox.
• Anonymous trend reporting to help improve authentication failures.
• 3.89% more bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.4
Released Oct 19, 2020 - 638.78 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later• Bug fixes.
• Code cleanup.
• We've added some anonymous trend reporting to help us make our proxy connections more reliable.
• 1.9% more Bears.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.3
Released Sep 8, 2020 - 645.48 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later• Bug fixes
• Increased connection reliability.
• 2.3% more BearsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.12
Released Mar 9, 2020 - 628.42 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and laterSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.11
Released Jan 8, 2020 - 630 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later* Our Bears have just learned about Firefox’s new API changes
* 0.028% more BearsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.10
Released Nov 7, 2019 - 629.96 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later- Ate some small bugs
- 0.78% more BearsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.9
Released Oct 28, 2019 - 629.91 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later- Ate a few more bugsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.4
Released Jan 9, 2019 - 622.4 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterThis release includes a small tweak to make the up-grr-ade process simpler.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.3
Released Dec 13, 2018 - 620.05 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and laterA bug fix for an issue that can cause some users to tunnel to the wrong country.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.2
Released Dec 13, 2018 - 620.05 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and laterA bug fix for an issue that can cause some users to tunnel to the wrong country.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.1
Released Dec 10, 2018 - 619.95 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later- Added a screen that acknowledges the contribution and licenses of the various open-source libraries used in this extension.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.0
Released Oct 23, 2018 - 598.31 KBWorks with firefox 42.0 and later• We will now let you know if you’re connected with the TunnelBear app and the TunnelBear extension at the same time (tip: Bears work faster if you give them just one job to do at once).
• Fixed an issue where the logout button wouldn’t always work as expected
• Improved keyboard shortcuts (see the supported shortcuts in the Settings menu)Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.1.0
Released Sep 19, 2018 - 589.07 KBWorks with firefox 60.0 and later, android 60.0 to 68.*• Shiny new icons
• Country list is now alphabetical
• Fixed an issue where Bears were requesting more browser permissions than they needed
• Fixed an issue where the previous country wasn’t always remembered when startingSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.0.1
Released Aug 21, 2018 - 589.94 KBWorks with firefox 60.0 and later, android 60.0 to 68.*• Fixed a broken link in version 3.0
• 7% more BearsSource code released under All Rights Reserved