TunnelBear
(https://tunnelbear.com) 📸 Data Snapshot: June 20, 2026Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.
The site claims 175,000 5-star reviews and mentions being the only VPN to publish regular independent security audits, but the provided data shows a proof_links_count of only 1 per page. While it cites reputable sources like Wirecutter and Forbes, the lack of direct links to the actual audit PDFs in the primary text blocks creates a minor trust verification gap. The reviews are mentioned as a static number rather than a live-verified feed.
The ratio of proof to claims is healthy. For every claim of privacy, the site offers a technical ‘how’ (e.g., AES-256 by default) or a ‘who’ (Wirecutter recommendation). It lists 47 specific countries, providing a concrete scope of service rather than vague ‘global’ assertions.
Trust & Proof is read by weighing trust language against real verification. Below is the page-by-page tally of review mentions and external proof links, then the schema markup that may (or may not) declare verifiable ratings and identity proof.
🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre check
| Page | Reviews | Proof links |
|---|---|---|
| / (home) | 2 | 1 |
| /pricing/ | 4 | 1 |
| /what-is-vpn/ | 1 | 1 |
| /features/ | 1 | 1 |
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: declared ratings, reviews & identity proof
Homepage schema
[
{
"@context": "http://schema.org/",
"@type": "SoftwareApplication",
"applicationCategory": "WebApplication",
"applicationSubCategory": "VPN Service",
"name": "TunnelBear",
"operatingSystem": "IOS, ANDROID, OSX, PC, CHROME",
"downloadUrl": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/download",
"description": "Simply VPN privacy apps for every device.",
"screenshot": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/static/images/mac-app.png"
},
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "TunnelBear",
"url": "https://www.tunnelbear.com",
"logo": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/static/images/tunnelbear-logo.png",
"sameAs": [
"https://www.facebook.com/tunnelbear",
"https://www.twitter.com/thetunnelbear",
"https://www.linkedin.com/company/tunnelbear"
]
}
]
/pricing/
[
{
"@context": "http://schema.org/",
"@type": "SoftwareApplication",
"applicationCategory": "WebApplication",
"applicationSubCategory": "VPN Service",
"name": "TunnelBear",
"operatingSystem": "IOS, ANDROID, OSX, PC, CHROME",
"downloadUrl": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/download",
"description": "Simply VPN privacy apps for every device.",
"screenshot": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/static/images/mac-app.png"
},
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "TunnelBear",
"url": "https://www.tunnelbear.com",
"logo": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/static/images/tunnelbear-logo.png",
"sameAs": [
"https://www.facebook.com/tunnelbear",
"https://www.twitter.com/thetunnelbear",
"https://www.linkedin.com/company/tunnelbear"
]
}
]
/what-is-vpn/
[
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"publisher": {
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "2019 TunnelBear VPN Guide",
"logo": {
"@type": "ImageObject",
"url": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/static/images/tunnelbear-logo.png",
"width": 242,
"height": 32
}
},
"author": {
"@type": "Person",
"name": "Corp Bear",
"image": {
"@type": "ImageObject",
"url": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/static/images/social-meta/share_graphic.jpg",
"width": 340,
"height": 178
},
"url": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/what-is-vpn",
"sameAs": []
},
"headline": "What is a VPN?",
"url": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/what-is-vpn",
"datePublished": "2019-09-23T13:23:00.000Z",
"dateModified": "2019-09-23T16:58:09.000Z",
"image": {
"@type": "ImageObject",
"url": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/static/images/social-meta/share_graphic.jpg",
"width": 710,
"height": 373
},
"description": "Easily understand what a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is and why using a VPN is crucial to protecting your online privacy. Take action, learn about VPNs!.",
"mainEntityOfPage": {
"@type": "WebPage",
"@id": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/what-is-vpn"
}
},
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "TunnelBear",
"url": "https://www.tunnelbear.com",
"logo": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/static/images/tunnelbear-logo.png",
"sameAs": [
"https://www.facebook.com/tunnelbear",
"https://www.twitter.com/thetunnelbear",
"https://www.linkedin.com/company/tunnelbear"
]
}
]
/features/
[
{
"@context": "http://schema.org/",
"@type": "SoftwareApplication",
"applicationCategory": "WebApplication",
"applicationSubCategory": "VPN Service",
"name": "TunnelBear",
"operatingSystem": "IOS, ANDROID, OSX, PC, CHROME",
"downloadUrl": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/download",
"description": "Simply VPN privacy apps for every device.",
"screenshot": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/static/images/mac-app.png"
},
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "TunnelBear",
"url": "https://www.tunnelbear.com",
"logo": "https://www.tunnelbear.com/static/images/tunnelbear-logo.png",
"sameAs": [
"https://www.facebook.com/tunnelbear",
"https://www.twitter.com/thetunnelbear",
"https://www.linkedin.com/company/tunnelbear"
]
}
]
This page presents a snapshot of public data from TunnelBear, captured on June 20, 2026, to show how machine logic reads Trust & Proof signals into an AI reputation evaluation.
Purpose: This data is presented under “Fair Use” for the purpose of independent signal analysis, allowing readers to see the raw signals behind the reputation score.
Notice to TunnelBear: This analysis is part of a non-adversarial audit conducted by 1 Euro SEO. The results are intended as professional feedback to help improve any website’s machine-readability and authority signals. The evaluation is free, and any company can request a fresh audit at any time.
Any company can use the insights for free and improve its voice. When a company has updated its content, it can always submit a new audit request, which will be reflected in a new current score.
To all users: You are encouraged to visit the live site at https://tunnelbear.com to view the most current version of its content and see directly what this company is about and what it offers.