hide.me Review
Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions
hide.me comes up as a solid, privacy-leaning VPN that a lot of people feel comfortable using day to day. It gets points for practical features like a kill switch and split tunneling (selective routing...
What the Community Says
hide.me comes up as a solid, privacy-leaning VPN that a lot of people feel comfortable using day to day. It gets points for practical features like a kill switch and split tunneling (selective routing), and it seems to work especially smoothly on Android TV devices like the Nvidia Shield and Firestick. The free tier also feels less pushy than many others, so you can try it without being constantly nagged to upgrade.
The vibe online is still mixed, and not everyone has a great experience—some people mention slow speeds, which can be a dealbreaker if you’re streaming or downloading a lot. It’s also worth paying attention to things like server locations, pricing, and how the trial/free plan limits line up with what you need. If torrenting is a big reason you want a VPN, you’ll want to double-check which servers support it and whether performance stays steady.
Strengths
- Kill switch
- Split tunneling (selective routing)
- Works well on Android TV / Nvidia Shield
- Free tier that isn’t overly pushy
- Privacy-focused reputation
Weaknesses
- Slow speeds for some people
- Price can feel high depending on the plan
- Server locations may not fit everyone
- Torrenting performance can be hit-or-miss
Summary generated 1 week ago from 156 community mentions
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6 reviews"So you need a VPN app with a kill switch? I use [hide.me](http://hide.me) since many years and am very happy with it. On my Shield I can use it with a kill switch and it also has selective routing. This is where you can tell which apps on your Shield should go the route of VPN and which ones don't. Some apps can detect VPN and don't run. Great VPN provider in my case! Good luck & I hope I understood your question correctly."
"...lso worried it would be one of those traps where they limit you so much you feel forced to pay, but hide.me did not bug me constantly to upgrade. It was subtle."
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"Hide.me reviews in 2026: Is it considered a scam? I'm looking for a privacy-focused VPN, and Hide.me keeps coming up as a solid choice because they're based in Malaysia and have a good reputation for their no-logs policy. They also offer a free version, which is great because I want to test it out before committing to a long-term plan. However, I've read that the free version has really slow speeds and a limited server network. I'm trying to figure out if the free version is actually usable for anything more than basic browsing. I need something reliable fast, but I'm scared of getting trapp..."