ExpressVPN Review
Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions
ExpressVPN comes up a lot as a “just works” VPN: people like that it’s easy to use, connects quickly, and stays stable without much fiddling. It’s often praised for feeling fast in day-to-day browsing...
What the Community Says
ExpressVPN comes up a lot as a “just works” VPN: people like that it’s easy to use, connects quickly, and stays stable without much fiddling. It’s often praised for feeling fast in day-to-day browsing and for helping with streaming by letting you switch your location to watch shows from other countries. If you want something straightforward on phones (including iOS) and don’t want to babysit your connection, it tends to fit that vibe.
The biggest downside people bring up is the price—many feel it’s expensive compared to other options, even if the reliability is good. There’s also ongoing skepticism about trust and ownership, with some pointing to past controversies and corporate ties as reasons to be cautious if privacy is your top priority. And if you specifically need a VPN for China, plenty of people say it’s unreliable there or doesn’t work consistently, so it’s not the safest bet for the Great Firewall.
Strengths
- Fast everyday speeds
- Stable connection
- Easy to use
- Good for streaming
- Simple location switching
Weaknesses
- Can be pricey
- Trust and ownership concerns
- Doesn’t work well in China
- Some censorship bypass limits
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15 reviews"@BasilTheGreat @theipaper If you don't have a VPN already people download NordVPN or ExpressVPN for the monthly cost of a coffee, you will be able to circumvent this ban!"
"@elonmusk LMAO, those dudes have not heard of VPN. I recommend ExpressVPN. That gets you trough to X e.g. in China."
"@sideflipmf @elonmusk ExpressVPN goes trough in China."
"@Grok please translate to indonesia language how To use a VPN in Indonesia: 1. Download a free/reputable app like Proton VPN or ExpressVPN from your app store (Google Play or Apple). 2. Install, create an account (some have free trials). 3. Open the app, connect to a server in another country (e.g., Singapore or US). 4. Once connected, try accessing Grok again. VPNs are legal for personal use..."
"How to beat Starmer and OFCOM: 1. Open the App Store on your iPhone. 2. Search for a trusted VPN like ProtonVPN, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, or Surfshark (avoid random free ones—many are sketchy). 3. Tap Get to download & install the app (free to start, some need a subscription later). 4. Open the app → sign up or log in (create an account if new). 5. Allow the app to add VPN config (tap Allow +..."
"@grok I tried using ExpressVPN and connected to Australia. It works fine now. Previously, I didn't have to. Could you check if Malaysia is blocking Grok?"
"@windscribecom Iranians are in a digital blackout, I expect the Windscribe team to acknowledge this and find a solution for some protocols to connect. Other VPNs like Express can barely connect via TCP which is way more than what I can say for Windscribe. Support your customers. #R2Pforlran"
"ExpressVPN China Review in 2026: Is it working? I am planning a trip to China in the near future and I am trying to sort out a VPN that I can rely on while I am there. Internet restrictions are my main concern, so I want something that act..."
"...s, whose access is completely cut off. Some people are reporting. Please, if possible, support less than one gig per day only for web browsing, free @expressvpn"
"...st 24 hours was 3. Now it is 13 and likely to keep speeding up. #Starlink is it for Iran right now Very dangerous. Google AI recommends NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark."
"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 Cl..."
"@JadeAtrophis And a warm thank you to the many members of the Merchant Guild for letting me use today's sponsor, ExpressVPN, to pretend to be in Nigeria so I can steal your money like the Nigerian Prince I am."
"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..."
"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 h..."
"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, bo..."