Proton April 2026 Update: New Free Plans, $1 Promo, Pass Groups for Teams, and Proton Meet Goes Live
Proton is starting Q2 2026 with a strong set of updates that make their privacy-focused ecosystem even more attractive for everyday users, families, and small teams.
This month’s announcements include refreshed landing pages with clearer free plan options, a revived $1 first-month promo, major improvements to Proton Pass with the new Pass Groups feature, and the official launch of Proton Meet — their end-to-end encrypted video calling tool.
1. New Landing Pages + $1 First Month Offer
Proton has refreshed several key landing pages to better communicate value. The biggest highlight is the return of the popular $1 first month promotion on many paid plans. Use the links below to claim the offer:
Proton Mail Plus
Ad-free email, custom domains, and enhanced folder organization.
Proton VPN Plus
Highest speeds, 140+ countries, and NetShield ad-blocker.
Proton Unlimited
The full ecosystem: Mail, Drive, VPN, and Pass in one bundle.
2. Product Roadmap – What’s Coming Next
Proton's transparency is refreshing. Their focus for the coming months includes:
- More advanced automation and intelligent features across the suite
- Better team and business-oriented tools
- Deeper integration between Mail, Calendar, Drive, Pass, VPN, and the new Meet
- Continued privacy improvements and performance optimizations
3. Proton Pass: Pass Groups for Teams
One of the most requested updates is the introduction of Pass Groups. This feature addresses previous sharing limitations, allowing for secure vaults with proper access management.
Real-world use cases for Pass Groups:
- Agencies: Securely sharing client social media and advertising logins.
- Families: Managing shared streaming services and shopping accounts.
- Remote Teams: Collaborating on SaaS tools and project credentials.
4. Proton Meet is Now Officially Live
Proton has officially launched Proton Meet — their privacy-first video conferencing solution. For journalists, lawyers, and therapists, it offers peace of mind that mainstream tools simply cannot match.
- End-to-end encryption enabled by default
- No tracking, advertising, or data collection
- Clean, focused interface designed for high-level security