TechRadar reported the update on November 5, 2026. Amnezia's own release notes and GitHub page give more detail, and in a couple of places they correct the impression that this is a major new version.
Release dates and what GitHub's changelog actually says
On the project's GitHub repository, 5.1.0.6 is marked as the latest release, published on 02 Nov at 16:52. The changelog there is very short. Its General section lists only "Improve stability," along with a full-changelog comparison from 5.0.3.0 to 5.1.0.6. The feature list comes from Amnezia's blog post, not from the GitHub notes.
Some coverage gives a different date. Tech-Insider wrote that Amnezia shipped version 5.1.0.6 of its VPN client on November 4, 2026. The GitHub release record is the primary source, so November 2 is the better date for the build. Store listings and auto-updates may have reached people later.
Windows users can also look at the SourceForge mirror, which says it is an exact mirror of the project's GitHub repository and is not affiliated with Amnezia VPN. It lists the Windows installer as AmneziaVPN_5.1.0.6_windows_x64.exe (116.1 MB). If you're deploying the client by hand, that file name and size are a quick way to check you have the right build.
Summary: 5.1.0.6 appeared on GitHub on November 2. GitHub only says "improve stability," and the feature details come from Amnezia's blog.
Location sorting, search and favorites
The main change is in how locations are listed. Amnezia says a "Filters" button now sits to the right of the search field and offers two views: countries grouped by region (alphabetical within each region), or one alphabetical list.
Here's how the new tools work, based on Amnezia's description:
- Filters: pick the region view or the single A–Z list.
- Search: type a country name to jump straight to it.
- Favorites: tap the star next to a location. You can save up to 15. Favorites also appear on the Configuration Files screen, not just the main location list.
Favorites don't sync between devices. Amnezia says they are stored on each device and tied to your subscription key, so your phone and desktop can show different lists. They do survive app updates and restarts. The Russian version of the announcement adds that you can move favorites to another device using the backup option in Settings, so copying them is a manual step.
Clearing favorites takes more effort than you might expect. Amnezia says the only way to reset the Favorites list is to delete the app, restart your device, and reinstall Amnezia VPN. That's a lot of work just to un-star a country, so it's best to be a bit selective.
This release also does not include automatic location picking or sorting by ping. The Russian-language announcement says Amnezia knows users want both, but is putting stability first right now. It says the design is done and development is under way, with no release date. For now you still choose your own server, just more quickly.
Summary: Sorting, search and up to 15 favorites make a 50-plus location list easier to use. Favorites stay on each device, and ping-based sorting is not included yet.
The desktop browser proxy: most relevant for Windows users
The most useful new feature for PC users is aimed at people who don't want a full VPN tunnel. Amnezia asks whether you use Premium on Windows, macOS, or Linux but don't want to set up a full VPN tunnel. For that case, the client now runs a local Xray proxy at 127.0.0.1 on port 10808 by default. Amnezia says it works without a VPN tunnel and routes browser traffic through Premium servers.
Limits to keep in mind:
- Browser extension required: the feature needs the CensorTracker extension installed in your browser.
- One subscription at a time: Amnezia says it is limited to only one subscription at a time and stops when you turn on the VPN.
- Premium only: Amnezia describes it as a Premium feature for desktop browsers.
What this means in practice is our own reading, based on how local proxies generally work. If you're on a work laptop, a browser-only proxy leaves other apps such as Teams, OneDrive sync or a corporate VPN on their normal route, while your browser goes through the proxy. That's useful, but it also means your browser and the rest of the machine are on different network paths. Amnezia doesn't explain how non-browser traffic is handled or give setup steps for each browser, so don't assume it covers more than the browser.
Admins should also be aware that a listener on localhost:10808 is the kind of thing endpoint security tools and corporate proxy policies may flag. If people in your organization use Amnezia, check this before they ask why the proxy can't connect.
Summary: Windows, macOS and Linux Premium users get a browser-only proxy on 127.0.0.1:10808. It needs CensorTracker, supports one subscription at a time, and turns off when the full VPN connects.
Logs, self-hosted fixes and a two-way Swiss P2P location
The smaller changes:
- Separate logs: Amnezia now splits app logs from tunnel logs. You can review them before sending anything to support, and choose to send an archive or a single file. Being able to see what you're sending is welcome for a privacy tool.
- Xray fixes for self-hosted servers: connections to self-hosted servers using XHTTP and XMUX should be more reliable. Amnezia also fixed some minor bugs, including better connections over mobile networks. It gives no performance figures.
- Switzerland P2P: this location now supports traffic in both directions, and UPnP is enabled there. Amnezia's example is hosting a Minecraft server for friends. UPnP is only mentioned for Switzerland, not for other locations.
- Design and languages: Amnezia updated its design system ahead of a larger redesign planned for the next release, and added Thai and Indonesian.
A button for patching self-hosted servers
Self-hosted users get an "Update packages on server" button under Management in the server panel. According to the Russian-language announcement, you press it, wait for the updates to install, then press "Restart server." Amnezia says it added the button after a recent critical Linux kernel vulnerability, and that it's meant for any large-scale vulnerability, not just CVE-2026-98432.
We think this is useful, but with limits. A one-click package update makes basic server maintenance easier, especially for people running a cheap VPS just for their VPN. It doesn't replace normal monitoring and maintenance, and Amnezia doesn't claim it does.
Early bug reports
Within days of release, users had opened issues on GitHub. They include an iOS report that AWG 3.1 connects but passes no traffic in 5.1.0.6 (the user says it works in 5.0.3.0), and a "5.1.0.6 Android 11+ apk update signature error," both opened on Nov 4, 2026. These are user reports, not confirmed bugs, and neither is about Windows. If you rely on Amnezia on several devices, wait a few days before updating all of them.
How to update, and platform notes
Amnezia's instructions are short: in the app, go to Settings → About Amnezia VPN → Check for updates. Desktop versions install the update automatically, and mobile users can update from the App Store or Google Play.
The GitHub page has some platform-specific notes:
| Platform | Notes from the 5.1.0.6 release page |
|---|---|
| Android | Android 11 and later use the "android11+" APKs; Android 9–10 use the "android9-10" builds; the Android 7 and 8 version is temporarily unavailable |
| macOS | Versions 4.8.8.2 and older installed from the .dmg must be moved to the Bin first; macOS 13 and later use the .pkg; macOS 10.15–12 is temporarily unavailable |
| Linux (Ubuntu) | Install the xcb plugin packages: libxcb-cursor0, libxcb-xinerama0, libxcb-icccm4, libxcb-keysyms1, libopengl0 and libxkbcommon-x11-0 |
| Windows | The 64-bit installer appears on the project mirror as AmneziaVPN_5.1.0.6_windows_x64.exe |
One more point: copies of "Amnezia VPN 5.1.0.6" with Premium unlocked are already showing up on modified-APK sites. Installing a tampered VPN client means sending your traffic through someone else's modified code. Get the app from the official site, GitHub, or the app stores.
What's planned next
Amnezia lists these as future work, not features in 5.1.0.6:
- Switching locations without dropping the connection
- Split tunneling by domain, with per-application options on desktop
- Better stability when using large domain lists for split tunneling
- More transparent self-hosted server management
No dates were given for any of them.
Bottom line
5.1.0.6 is mostly about making the app easier to use rather than adding big new capabilities. Sorting and favorites make the longer location list manageable. The browser proxy gives Windows users a lighter option when a full tunnel would get in the way of everything else on the machine. The separate logs and the server-update button are small additions, but self-hosted users and anyone filing a support ticket will find them useful. If you were hoping for ping-based sorting or automatic server selection, Amnezia says those are still in development.