Products

Outline

Access to the free and open Internet

getoutline.org App StoreSecurity & Privacy / VPN & Privacy Protection

AI Benchmark
Desktop
Mobile
Monthly visits
149.7K
Down3.2%MoMSep 2026
Public revenue
Undisclosed
No public revenue evidence yet
Entry price
Free
No monthly subscription pricing
Creators
Alfred Malmros
@alfredmalmros· 1,949 followers
Launched
8y ago
2018-03-20 · Est.

Traffic

Monthly visitsData through Sep 2026 · Oct 2026 pending
Events16 changes

Marketing moves

Launches, search & content, referrals, promotions
  • Launched on Product HuntLaunch

    Making it safer to break the news

    Jan 28, 2020 · 6y agoLaunch page

  • Launched on Product HuntLaunch

    Control and build your own VPN 🛠️

    Mar 22, 2018 · 8y agoLaunch page

  • Launched on Product HuntLaunch

    Self hosted VPN by Google's Jigsaw

    Mar 20, 2018 · 8y agoLaunch page

Store data

App Store
Outline-Secure internet access
Outline FoundationUtilities
Updated 4mo ago
Rating
Rating not syncedRating count not synced
New ratings last mo
—
Price & IAP
FreeIAP data not synced
First released
2018-04-0314 MB
Store Screenshots (4)
Latest Release Notes (v1.21.0)

• Fixed a resource leak that could degrade long-lived connections • Reliability and maintenance improvements

Outline is an easy way for you to set up your own virtual private network (VPN) server to more safely access the open internet and keep your communications private. If you have received an access key, download the Outline app to get started. If you haven’t received an access key, you’ll first need to set-up your own server. Get started by downloading the Outline Manager from getoutline.org. Creating your own server is quick and easy, and instructions in the Manager will guide you through each step. How Do I Set Up Outline? - Outline consists of two related products: the Outline Manager and Outline. - The Outline Manager lets you create and operate your own VPN, and share access with anyone you choose by sending them an invitation directly from the Manager. Once you’ve downloaded the Manager, you can easily set up a VPN server on a cloud provider in less than five minutes. - After setup is complete, you can download the Outline app on your phone and desktop. - Share internet access with coworkers or friends by inviting them directly from the Manager. - If you’ve received an access code from someone using an Outline Manager you’re all set! Just download the app and get started. Why use Outline? - Fast, reliable access to the open internet, powered by the Shadowsocks protocol - Allows you to create and maintain your own VPN server and provide access with those you trust - Strong encryption keeps your communications private - Completely open source and audited by a nonprofit security firm

Store assets, rating histograms, install tiers, and screenshots are synced from Apple App Store, Google Play, and Chrome Web Store.

Traffic sources

Sep 2026

Traffic breakdown

Channels

  • Organic Search57%
  • Direct28%
  • Referrals9%
  • Social5%
  • Other2%

Countries

  • Russia33%
  • United States7%
  • Vietnam4%
  • Thailand3%
  • Netherlands3%

Search

Domain authority —Domain registered 2018-03-08

KeywordMonthly volume
outline87.7K
outline vpn7,930
outline manager1,600
outline vpn скачать1,600
outline скачать550

Traffic data: Vaneform

Pricing

Pricing page not identified yet, or no public pricing listed.

Pages & changes

Tracked since 2018-03-22

Key pages

Weekly snapshots

Changes

  1. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Homepage headline (H1) changed to “Why use a VPN?”Positioning

    Access to the free and open Internet→Why use a VPN?

  2. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: CloudflareFeatures

    —→Cloudflare

  3. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: Cloudflare Browser InsightsFeatures

    —→Cloudflare Browser Insights

  4. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: DocusaurusFeatures

    —→Docusaurus

  5. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Removed technology: Google CloudFeatures

    Google Cloud→—

  6. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Removed technology: Google Cloud TraceFeatures

    Google Cloud Trace→—

Design

First-screen visual analysis & :root CSS

Minimal Monochrome (Light canvas, airy density) featuring centered headline + cta layout and product ui screenshot / component visuals.

First-screen preview · click to zoom

First-screen pitch & conversion flow

“Access to the free and open Internet”

Centered Headline + CTA hero structure paired with download app / install extension CTA and no explicit trust bar.

Conversion path: Centered Headline + CTA + Product UI Screenshot / Component → Download App / Install Extension

Palette · click to copy

5-D design score7.1 / 10
Typography
7.0
Color & Contrast
7.0
Layout & Spacing
8.0
Craft & Polish
7.0
Distinctiveness
6.0

Structure

Fonts
Inter
Primary visual
Product UI Screenshot / Component
Social proof
No Explicit Trust Bar
Navigation
Full-Width Top Bar
Theme & density
Light · Airy
Corners & depth
Small Radius · With shadow
Preview full AI design brief (includes :root CSS variables & layout rules)Style tokens only; never copy brand names, logos, copy, or images
# Design Brief: Minimal Monochrome (with Enterprise Clean)

Monochrome palette with a single accent color, hairline dividers, and generous whitespace.

## Design Tokens

```css
:root {
  --background: #f4f5f6;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --foreground: #111111;
  --muted-foreground: #6b7280;
  --accent: #0f3d32;
  --radius: 4px;
  --font-heading: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
}
```

Color area ratio: Background #F4F5F6 (~58%) · Surface #FFFFFF (~16%) · Text #111111 (~10%) · Muted Text #6B7280 (~8%) · Accent #0F3D32 (~8%). Background and surface dominate the canvas; reserve the accent color for primary buttons and active states.

## Layout & Conversion Structure

- Hero layout: Centered Headline + CTA
- Navigation: Full-Width Top Bar
- Theme & density: Light · Airy
- Border radius & elevation: Small Radius; use elevation shadows to separate layers
- Primary visual medium: Product UI Screenshot / Component
- Conversion CTA: Download App / Install Extension
- Headline hook: Pain Relief & Replacement
- Hero components: Large Hero Product Shot, Floating Multi-Cards
- Spatial layout notes: Centered Headline + CTA hero structure paired with download app / install extension CTA and no explicit trust bar.
- Visual summary: Minimal Monochrome (Light canvas, airy density) featuring centered headline + cta layout and product ui screenshot / component visuals.

## Avoid

- Multi-stop neon gradients
- Heavy drop shadows
- More than one competing accent color

Implement the UI following the design tokens and layout specifications above: use only these color variables, and reserve the accent color strictly for primary actions and active states. Adopt only this visual style—never copy any reference product’s brand name, logo, copy, or imagery.

Questions & evidence

How much website traffic does Outline get?
Vaneform estimates 149.7K website visits in 2026-09. Visits can include repeat visits; this estimate measures web traffic separately from paying customers or revenue.Source
What is Outline and what platforms does it support?
Outline is catalogued under VPN & Privacy Protection: Access to the free and open Internet. Supported platforms: Mobile App.

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