Planet VPN
Planet VPN is a macOS VPN app that encrypts internet traffic and lets users connect through remote servers for more private browsing.
What is Planet VPN?
Planet VPN is a VPN app for Mac that helps users route internet traffic through encrypted connections and remote server locations. It is designed for people who want added privacy on public Wi‑Fi, a different connection region for browsing, or a simple way to start a VPN session without manual network setup. On macOS, the app offers one-click connection, server selection, and both free and paid service tiers. The product is also offered on other platforms, but this entry covers the native Mac app workflow. Users commonly install it for travel, coffee-shop and hotel Wi‑Fi use, everyday browsing privacy, and access to region-specific network endpoints. Atrix publishes the app under the Planet VPN name, and the Mac version is distributed through its official website and the Mac App Store.
Key features
- Encrypt internet traffic through a VPN connection
- Connect to server locations in different regions
- Start protection with a one-click connection
- Use the app on public Wi‑Fi for more private browsing
- Choose between free access and premium server options
- Run on modern macOS versions, including Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Planet VPN is legitimate VPN software, and creating a VPN configuration on macOS is normal for this type of app. Like other VPN tools, it can route your browsing traffic through the provider’s servers while connected, so your network activity depends on the provider’s service and privacy practices during use. Grant only the network permissions needed for VPN setup, and disconnect or uninstall it if you no longer want traffic handled through the app.
Recommendation: Keep Planet VPN if you use it for Wi‑Fi privacy, travel, or region-based connections on your Mac. If you no longer use this VPN, removing it is usually fine and simply stops its VPN connection features until you reinstall it.
Common paths
/Applications/Planet VPN.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.atrix.rusvpn
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Planet VPN
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.atrix.rusvpn.plist
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/com.atrix.rusvpn
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