ExpressVPN Review

"...t spent 15 days all over China (Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai) and ExpressVPN worked perfect, I had no troubles at all and usually connected to a Washington server."

"I consider ExpressVPN a fraudulent scamming VPN provider because of the serious problems I was having with them, especially with disabling Auto-renew. They claimed it was for protection and security for the subscriber. Ironic, in the last few months of my sub I had to disconnect ExpressVPN many times after I started up my PC to access websites. On one occasion, my Bank account manager was able to get a refund of HK $2000.00 from ExpressVPN because they enable Auto-renew automatically without informing or getting permission from their subscribers."

"Is ExpressVPN Good? My Experience Despite all the controversy around them, I decided to just try ExpressVPN myself. Im not interested in politics!!!! So keep it to yourself!!! Ive been using it for the past 3 months while working abroad and I needed something that would let me access my usual sites and apps without random disconnects or painful slowdowns. Honestly, ExpressVPN surprised the crap out of me in a good way! The setup is super simple. I installed it on my laptop and phone, and I didnt have to hunt down tutorials or tweak complicated settings. It was basically install..."

"I've been using ExpressVPN for a while and it's been very consistent overall. The connection stays stable even when switching networks and speeds don't really dip much. It's been reliable for everyday browsing and streaming without random disconnects."

"ExpressVPN was bought by a data broker... And NordVPN was hacked at least twice. I would not use either. ProtonVPN or MullvadVPN are the only ones I trust."

"Yes. Switched from Nord last year & ExpressVPN has been much better. Has unlocked all the geolocked services I use from the U.S. OP."

"I have used ExpressVpn for several years as a paid subscriber. I have experienced no issues."

"ExpressVPN does not work in China. Search up efanyun or something that works on clash-based vpn. Are you using vpn on your phone or computer? Shadowrocket for iphone. FlClash for android, windows, macos, linux. But those are just the clash-based client. You will need to find a vpn subscription service, like efanyun. FlClash and clash-rev-verge has some recommendations on their github page that will work in China."

"Does ExpressVPN Still Work with MLB TV in 2026? I tested ExpressVPN recently to watch my favorite NBA team through League Pass, and it actually worked better than I expected. I am currently living in Texas, so a lot of the games are restricted locally. I had seen people mention VPN workarounds in free VPN Reddit posts, but most free options I tried either did not offer enough US locations or were blocked by the streaming site. I connected using ExpressVPN to a server in Illinois and everything loaded right away. After signing into League Pass, the game played without any location error messa..."

"ExpressVPN has always been super reliable for me when it comes to getting around blackouts and regional blocks. It's fast and consistent, which is all I really care about during a game."

"I tried a few before settling, I ended up sticking with expressvpn mostly because it hasn't given me problems. Speeds are fine, connections don't randomly drop and it behaves the same whether I'm on wifi or mobile data"

"I’ve been using express vpn for years. It has a kill switch and is super fast. I bought proton’s Black Friday deal hoping to save money, but it’s way slower and doesnt work very good with a few apps on my shield. The app that’s called “browser”."

"well first stop the sub to expressvpn, its junk lol and owned by israeli company you need a vpn that allows port forwarding, generally proton and airvpn are decent options for this."

"Agreed! I am also on a two year subscription with SurfShark, and the service sucks. Lesson learned, as I also am with ExpressVPN as well and that is working great thus far. Won’t be renewing at all with them once my term ends. I also believe the unlimited use of it for members on unlimited devices is causing too much congestion on their networks."

"for reliable fast, no logs VPN use - Nord VPN, express VPN, or Mullvad are solid picks that actually work well."

"I’ve been on expressvpn for a while, the speeds stay good and it doesn’t mess with my stuff."

"ExpressVPN was my first and favourite but Proton is able to bypass streaming services that block vpn. (except for hidive in my experience) Proton didn’t change my TikTok feed as much as ExpressVPN but I think that has more to do with my settings."

"Just wanna add to the post that not all VPNs work. Do your research and don’t be like me who got scammed by ExpressVPN for a year ($99). They used to work but stopped working, that was 2 years ago. Not sure if they work now. I finally found a good VPN that’s cheaper than Express and works better, hopefully it still works since I’m going back next month. Some said that the VPN I was using worked too well it might be government-backed and monitors your usage, but if you don’t say shit online you’d be fine. Just ask your friends who’s actually in China before you go for the good on..."

"Based on privacy policies/practices and speed I would say Mullvad. Never anything owned by Malware company Kape technologies . They own a bunch of vpn companies like PIA and ExpressVPN as well as a vpn review website."

"Did you say VPN... VPN INFO I compiled & Suggested based on Verifications Disclaimer---I have NO affiliation with any entity here or similar What a VPN does-- Encrypts traffic between your device and an internet server to generally mask your IP from local networks your ISP etc. It can make you look like you’re in a different location for a variety of reasons. Some use them to get access to different or blocked content VPN’s CAN be used to provide more security on public WiFi at airports, cafes, restaurants etc. It can allow one to bypass school, work or Gov firewalls, helps w..."

"They are owned by Kape, who was formerly Crossrider, a malware company, and the founders have ties to Unit 8200 the Israeli counter intelligence unit. They also want express VPN and hired a known spy who have been convicted of helping the United Arab Emirates hack people around the world. Call me crazy, but I prefer my VPN to not be owned and run by literal spies and former malware distributors 😂"

"Express VPN is not worth it / review I've been subscribed for 2.5 years until recently. At first it seemed ok but as time went by the quality of their services has plummeted. I will try to sum up everything as shortly as possible. 1. **Removing your credit card info is always a 2 day ordeal.** For starters you can't do it manually, you have to contact customer support if you want it removed. Not talking about unsubscribing / opting out of automatic renewal (which they have on by default) but actual client data. After speaking to a customer service representative it usually gets d..."

"Let’s start with the features removed. The map that so many loved and allowed us to distinguish where we were logged into city wise or country, was taken down. Nord by their own admission has had many complaints since removing this map, and even promised to reinstate it, but have failed to act in that promise. Another major feature of Nord that was removed was the ability to reach customer service by live chat or at least send an email from the app itself. Also the reviews I have read have all stated that Proton is NOT known for its speed. PC magazine is really the only source I can remembe..."

"That is your opinion. As a customer of Nord, Express, and SurfShark, I would put Nord a fair bit back of Express in the number two position, almost on par with SurfShark. Nord is going down real quick, which is very evident by the bad reviews on here and on social media in general. Their speed is slowly diminishing, their customer service is the shits now, and they have removed many useful features, only to have their useless internet elves stating they will learn from their mistakes, but NEVER DO!!! Light years behind Express and falling fast."

"I use three, mullvad for security, Express for geo and air vpn for the high seas. For me each has a specific purpose. You don’t have to do that of course. You decide what’s best for you. Cheers 🍻"

"Best for privacy: MullVad, CopVPN, ProtonVPN. Best for speed: Surfshark, Express, NordVPN."

"Express has been the best for the BBC for me"

"Express is bad - why not use Proton, unlimited free, audited."

"100% agree. The Nord and Expresses of the world have long be known as unusable in China - it’s pretty much common knowledge at this point among foreigners in China. I for one had used Astrill for years while living in China and while it had always been reliably stable, I remained puzzled about how it was able to circumvent the GFW when others could not, and figured they had struck some sort of deal with the govt and that my privacy was therefore compromised (a tradeoff I was willing to make). Currently I’m using Letsvpn which based on my short experience is cheaper than Astrill by a sign..."

"Sadly, VPN is a big business these days, and they are not the only ones doing this. To my knowledge, only Astrill has worked consistently in China over the years, but they are rumored to be owned by a Chinese entity... On the other hand, boldly disregard Express and Nord, those mofos got the boots to their asses at some points and never made a comeback to China."

"Per VPN, jo. Ist aber binnen Minuten eingerichtet und die gängigen haben meist eine 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie, die recht problemlos funktioniert. Offiziell natürlich nur mit Wohnsitz in UK, aber dann funktioniert z.B. ProtonVPN, CyberGhost, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, ...  Mit einem Trip nach Rumänien oder Japan sieht man auch die meisten unserer Spiele :D"

"ExpressVPN vs Mullvad: Which One’s Actually Better in 2026? I spent some time this month testing ExpressVPN and Mullvad because I wanted to move away from relying on free VPNs all the time. I had been switching between Proton and Windscribe before, which are fine for basic use, but I wanted better speed and stronger privacy for streaming and some light torrenting without constant limits. ExpressVPN was the first one I tried. The setup was simple and everything felt very polished. It worked right away on my phone, laptop, and even my TV without any extra steps. Streaming performance was exc..."

"This VPN would always geolocate to your house. “Good” VPNs that give you a choice of geolocations do so by having endpoints in all of those locations. If you want that, use ExpressVPN, NordVPN, etc. If you don’t plan on using the UX7 as your primary router/gateway, I don’t think you should do this. If you just want a VPN endpoint in your house, use TailScale."

"I’ve been using ExpressVPN for a bit and it’s been fine for what I need. It just connects and stays stable which is really all I’m looking for. I don’t have to think about it much once it’s on and that’s what I like."

"I ran into the same issue and got tired of reconnecting all the time. I ended up trying ExpressVPN and it's been a bit more stable for me so I don't have to keep on checking on it as much."

"I've run into the same kind of issue with vpns that come bundled into bigger security packages. The vpn itself might work fine but billing and cancellation can turn into a headache. I ended up switching to a standalone vpn just to keep things simple. expressvpn felt easier to manage since its focused on the vpn itself and not tied into a bunch of other services"

"No one size fits all imo. My use is express vpn for geo services and Mullvad for more umm, things I don’t want the isp to know about or see. Plus i usually have a back up for most things anyways. Wait to see what others who know more than me contribute and Then make your choice. I went through three or four until I found the combo. Cheers 🍻."

"I use express vpn and that have worked fine for me"

"I use NordVPN, but I wouldn't actually recommend it. It's just more than enough than what I need it for. I had a user ask me what are good VPNs to use and I recommended him Mullvad and Proton, while also telling him to avoid ExpressVPN. Real talk, I think Mullvad may be the best."

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"I use VPN Express. Not a single complaint yet. It's possible that the people who say that ExpressVPN is run by a very bad company are right. But I mostly use it to protect myself from MITM threats and because nice things are fun. Anyway, I'd suggest NordVPN if you are very suspicious. ExpressVPN has a router that you can use to protect all of your devices even if you aren't very tech-savvy."

"Express has extensive server locations, and Mullvad offers strong privacy and is also affordable."

"Brother, You dont need any agent for Canton Fair. Few tips. 1. Cheapest Route is Hong Kong then to Guangzhou using Ferry 2. Even at Canton Fair there are other exhibitions disguised at cantones which offer free drinks and stuff. Steer Clear of such establishments 3. Just because a woman is friendly with you and takes you to dinner and hotel doesnt mean she has fallen for you, Salespeople there are ambitious and this is a basic courtesy for them. Please dont make advances 4. Subway is your best friend, the area where canton fair is organised had almost 3 subway stations, catch any subway to ..."

"Surfshark is the worst. Go with Nord, Express, or Proton"

"For examples, stuff like Nord or Express is about as simple as it gets, open app, hit connect, that’s it. I used one of those without touching settings once."

"Which are the three most recommended VPNs in websites? I'd say Express, Nord and Proton. This alone is a good reason not to trust any of those. They've grown far too large, and that's not a good sign from a company dedicated to privacy. You can very well wonder if the money they're getting is all from subscriptions."

"ProtonVPN (USA server - free version) and Bitdefender (Argentina & USA servers) are not being blocked in hidive.com/login ExpressVPN (USA server) is getting blocked, though. Weird..."

"I use Express VPN across several platforms and it seems to work."

"I find ExpressVPN works better on certain stuff than Nord. I have both."

"I had no issues with ExpressVPN until I recently learned about their parent company so I just cancelled them and switched to ProtonVPN Plus."