hide.me Review

Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions

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Community Verdict
Not Recommended

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...

25%
positive
156
reviews
Best for: Android TV / Nvidia Shield and Firestick users who want a VPN that just works People who want a free VPN option without constant upgrade pressure Privacy-minded users who want basics like a kill switch and split tunneling
25% Positive Reviews
3 recommend, 9 warn
High Data Quality
156 reviews from 150 people
Best For
Android TV / Nvidia Shield and Firestick users who want a VPN that just works, People who want a free VPN option without constant upgrade pressure, Privacy-minded users who want basics like a kill switch and split tunneling
Approval Rate
25% positive
3 recommend · 9 warn
Reviews
156
6 Reddit · 146 Twitter
Unique Reviewers
150
Data Quality
High

What the Community Says

Community Rating 7.5/10

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
Best for: Android TV / Nvidia Shield and Firestick users who want a VPN that just works People who want a free VPN option without constant upgrade pressure Privacy-minded users who want basics like a kill switch and split tunneling
Not ideal for: Anyone who needs consistently fast speeds for streaming or heavy downloading Budget shoppers who want the cheapest long-term plan People who mainly want a VPN for torrenting and don’t want to troubleshoot server choices

Summary generated 1 week ago from 156 community mentions

Reviews about "Streaming"

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"@KLeeeyah But why u come hide me for de video?"

@UnscriptedIdara 3 weeks ago View on Twitter →