--- title: "Surfshark YouTube Ads: 40+ Video Ad Examples | AdSee" description: "Browse 40+ Surfshark YouTube video ads across 15 markets with 79.7M views. See top creatives, campaign reach, and estimated ad spend." url: "https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/surfshark" --- # Surfshark YouTube ads: top video campaigns and examples Surfshark is a cybersecurity software company offering tools such as consumer VPN, antivirus, data leak detection, and personal data removal. Its YouTube advertising spans 15 markets with 40+ ads and 79.7M views. Video campaigns frequently focus on online privacy, data protection, ad tracking reduction, and device security tips. Last updated: 2026-10-25T11:01:36.000Z ## Key figures - Rank: #660 YouTube advertiser by estimated spend (https://www.adsee.ai/top-youtube-advertisers/page/4) - Company: Surfshark B.V. - Category: SaaS — VPN and cybersecurity software - Headquarters: Netherlands - Estimated total YouTube ad spend: $319K – $4.0M (all-time, estimated range) - Ads indexed: 42 - Total views: 79.7M - Markets: 15 countries the ads ran in - Verify in the Google Ads Transparency Center: https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR11985134964229275649?region=anywhere ## Most-viewed Surfshark YouTube ads Top 20 by views, list updated October 2026. 1. [5 iPhone Tricks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/5-iphone-tricks-you-ll-wish-you-knew-sooner-cmxNS7K8u08) — 25.4M views, 42s 2. [Surfshark — Protect Your Data](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-protect-your-data-1Rxz-xsLkg4) — 8.6M views, 30s 3. [Surfshark — Protect Your Privacy](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-protect-your-privacy-Fko1A4SJwE0) — 8.3M views, 15s 4. [Surfshark — Online Security Starts with a VPN](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-online-security-starts-with-a-vpn-_U_TPj7nZbE) — 5.7M views, 15s 5. [Surfshark VPN — Reduce Tracking and Annoying Ads](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-vpn-reduce-tracking-and-annoying-ads--tUGM_YIP5g) — 4.6M views, 15s 6. [Surfshark VPN — Protect Your Online Privacy](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-vpn-protect-your-online-privacy-YkJxWTgOB_c) — 4.6M views, 15s 7. [Surfshark — Don't Be Like Kyle](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-don-t-be-like-kyle-eupS7N-3_T0) — 3M views, 15s 8. [Surfshark — Online Security Starts with a VPN](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-online-security-starts-with-a-vpn-_-dWGw1eujM) — 2.8M views, 15s 9. [Surfshark — Online Security Starts with a VPN](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-online-security-starts-with-a-vpn-qVEgUiQAP5c) — 2.6M views, 27s 10. [Surfshark — Online Security Starts with a VPN](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-online-security-starts-with-a-vpn-EQhEuBKD7tw) — 2M views, 44s 11. [Surfshark — Online Security Starts With a VPN](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-online-security-starts-with-a-vpn-hkmpeZXtTbc) — 1.9M views, 15s 12. [Surfshark — Don't Be Like Kyle](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-don-t-be-like-kyle-gZ3bNz4iTxk) — 1.9M views, 34s 13. [Surfshark — Online Security Starts with a VPN](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-online-security-starts-with-a-vpn-Gr3cAHEC-SM) — 1.6M views, 15s 14. [Surfshark — Online Security Starts with a VPN](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-online-security-starts-with-a-vpn-nmZNBDn82KA) — 987K views, 15s 15. [Surfshark — Online Security Starts with a VPN](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-online-security-starts-with-a-vpn-MkD9N3bbktI) — 569.9K views, 15s 16. [Surfshark — Your one-stop app for online safety](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-your-one-stop-app-for-online-safety-PDoF4suiXuk) — 542.6K views, 10s 17. [Surfshark — Online security starts with a VPN](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-online-security-starts-with-a-vpn-ZRgbbCzykQo) — 489.8K views, 15s 18. [Surfshark VPN — Protect Your Online Privacy](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-vpn-protect-your-online-privacy-oeeiYfvthpM) — 388.5K views, 6s 19. [Surfshark — Stop Your Online Nightmares with a VPN](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-stop-your-online-nightmares-with-a-vpn-BTkRYWEZaIg) — 372.9K views, 6s 20. [Surfshark — Get 3 Months Extra](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/telecom-internet/surfshark-get-3-months-extra-fny-9axev0A) — 283.5K views, 6s ## About Surfshark Surfshark is a cybersecurity software company best known for its consumer virtual private network (VPN) service. Founded in 2018, the company offers a suite of privacy tools including VPN, antivirus software, data leak detection, and personal data removal. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Surfshark merged with Nord Security in 2022 under parent company Cyberspace B.V. while maintaining autonomous operations globally. ## Surfshark YouTube ads — FAQ ### What does Surfshark advertise on YouTube? Surfshark advertises consumer cybersecurity and privacy software, primarily its virtual private network (VPN) service. Based in the Netherlands, Surfshark's product suite also covers antivirus software, data leak detection, and personal data removal tools. ### What are Surfshark's YouTube ads about? Surfshark's YouTube video ads focus on online privacy, securing personal data, and minimizing web tracking and unwanted ads. Recurring themes highlight general online security tips, VPN benefits, and tech tips such as iPhone tricks. ### What video formats does Surfshark use for its YouTube ads? Surfshark primarily runs short, horizontal video ads lasting up to 15 seconds. The company also produces a smaller share of vertical formats and slightly longer spots running up to one minute. ### In which languages does Surfshark advertise on YouTube? Surfshark advertises on YouTube predominantly in English, with a smaller portion of campaigns running in Spanish. ### How many YouTube ads does Surfshark run? AdSee has indexed 42 YouTube ads from Surfshark, with 79.7M views in total, shown in 15 countries. ### Where does Surfshark advertise on YouTube? Surfshark's YouTube ads in the AdSee library ran most often in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia and Germany. In total they were shown in 15 countries. ### How much does Surfshark spend on YouTube ads? AdSee estimates Surfshark's YouTube ad spend at $319K – $4.0M. The estimate is calculated from the views of its indexed ads and typical cost-per-view rates in the countries where they ran; it is not spend reported by Surfshark. ### What is Surfshark's most-viewed YouTube ad? The most-viewed Surfshark ad in the AdSee library is “5 iPhone Tricks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner”, with 25.4M views on YouTube. ### Where can I verify Surfshark's ads? Surfshark's ads can be checked in the Google Ads Transparency Center, which lists the ads of the advertiser account behind them: https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR11985134964229275649?region=anywhere ## More top SaaS advertisers - #603 [QuillBot](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/quillbot) — est. spend $178K – $4.4M, 23 ads - #609 [Bling](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/bling) — est. spend $1.5M – $4.4M, 131 ads - #649 [Phorest](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/phorest) — est. spend $568K – $4.1M, 37 ads - #655 [ZipRecruiter](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/ziprecruiter) — est. spend $884K – $4.0M, 59 ads - #686 [McAfee](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/mcafee) — est. spend $153K – $3.8M, 40 ads - #707 [Frame.io](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/frame-io) — est. spend $73.6K – $3.7M, 12 ads - #714 [Photoroom](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/photoroom) — est. spend $219K – $3.6M, 62 ads - #723 [NordVPN](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/nordvpn) — est. spend $144K – $3.6M, 83 ads All brands: https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands Spend figures are estimated ranges derived from view counts and country-level CPV benchmarks — they are not reported by the advertiser. Method: https://www.adsee.ai/methodology/ad-spend-estimates