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The All About Cookies team is happy to share the winners of our Editors' Choice Awards for 2026. All products with the Editors' Choice badge have been independently tested by our in-house experts and shown to be the best at what they do. Explore our top picks below.
Best VPN in 2026
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Our #1 rated VPN, which has increased download speeds by up to 36% across all regions in our testing
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Historically unlocks Netflix libraries in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia with no errors
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Bundles with ad blocker, data removal, and encrypted storage for a more complete privacy setup
Best identity theft protection tool in 2026
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ID theft protection that monitors your SSN, bank accounts, credit cards, and brokerage and retirement accounts for suspicious activity
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Every plan includes the full feature set, so no additional cost to unlock monitoring, insurance, or restoration
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Bundles data removal with identity theft protection, antivirus, VPN, and a password manager in one subscription
Best antivirus software in 2026
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Our #1 rated antivirus that scores 18/18 on AV-TEST across Windows, macOS, and Android, verified across multiple test rounds
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Passed every malware, drive-by download, and phishing detection test we ran, quarantining threats automatically
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Backed by a 100% Virus Protection Promise: if Norton can't remove a virus, you get your money back
Best password manager in 2026
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Trusted password manager that also supports passkeys, a more secure way to log in that doesn't rely on a password
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Premium plan adds data breach alerts, email masking, and emergency account access for a trusted contact
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Included in Nord's Plus bundle alongside NordVPN, anti-malware, and an ad blocker
See all Password Manager winners →
Best parental control app in 2026
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Parental controls app that builds a social persona for your kid based on their messaging habits and flags behavioral shifts
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Screens for cyberbullying and in-game harassment across apps like Discord and Fortnite without reading DMs
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Lets you set per-app time limits for 100+ apps and pause all internet access instantly from the dashboard
See all Parental Control winners →
How we choose
Our privacy experts test every tool hands-on for:
- Performance: Speed, usability, and reliability
- Security: Encryption, privacy policies, and independent audits
- Value: Features vs. cost
Only the top performers earn our Editors' Choice badge.
Learn more about our testing →
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