Mullvad Review

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

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Community Verdict
Highly Recommended

Mullvad has a really strong reputation for privacy, and it’s one of the few VPNs people trust when they say “no logs.” It’s also loved for letting you sign up without an email and pay in very private...

90%
positive
708
reviews
Best for: Privacy-focused users who want minimal personal info tied to their account People who want a straightforward VPN for everyday browsing and torrenting Anyone who values a VPN that doesn’t rely on referral links and influencer promos
90% Positive Reviews
473 recommend, 53 warn
High Data Quality
708 reviews from 577 people
Best For
Privacy-focused users who want minimal personal info tied to their account, People who want a straightforward VPN for everyday browsing and torrenting, Anyone who values a VPN that doesn’t rely on referral links and influencer promos
Approval Rate
90% positive
473 recommend · 53 warn
Reviews
708
328 Reddit · 364 Twitter
Unique Reviewers
577
Data Quality
High

What the Community Says

Community Rating 7.5/10

Mullvad has a really strong reputation for privacy, and it’s one of the few VPNs people trust when they say “no logs.” It’s also loved for letting you sign up without an email and pay in very private ways (even by mail), plus it avoids the whole influencer/affiliate marketing vibe that turns some folks off. Day to day, people often describe it as fast and stable, especially with WireGuard, and solid for general browsing and torrenting.

The biggest downside is that it’s not the best pick if streaming is your main goal—some people run into services like ESPN or other apps not working reliably. There are also complaints about features changing over time (like port forwarding being removed), which can be a dealbreaker for certain setups. And while many call the price fair, others feel it’s a bit expensive for a “simple” VPN if you’re not specifically buying it for privacy-first features.

Strengths

  • Strong privacy focus
  • No email required
  • Anonymous payment options
  • Fast speeds (especially with WireGuard)
  • Good for torrenting
  • Trusted “no-logs” reputation
  • No influencer/affiliate marketing feel

Weaknesses

  • Streaming can be hit or miss
  • Port forwarding no longer supported
  • Can feel pricey for a basic VPN
  • Some apps/services may block it
Best for: Privacy-focused users who want minimal personal info tied to their account People who want a straightforward VPN for everyday browsing and torrenting Anyone who values a VPN that doesn’t rely on referral links and influencer promos
Not ideal for: People who mainly want a VPN for streaming sports and TV apps Users who specifically need port forwarding for their setup Bargain hunters who want the cheapest plan possible

Summary generated 1 week ago from 708 community mentions

Reviews about "Fast Speeds"

27 reviews

"personally i love mullvad, its fast, even when using multi-hop, its reliable too. i have a wireguard connection up 24/7 and its rare that it drops. and the few times it has, i think it was more a problem on my router than their connection. ..."

r/vpn_reviewer 3 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"I second Mullvad. I used Nord for a short time and did not like it at all and still had issues streaming but my focus is more towards privacy than streaming services. I have mine set up on my router via WireGuard tunnels with pretty fast sp..."

r/vpn_reviewer 3 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"All servers are very good, and thanks to the design of the Mullvad VPN server, data protection is very high no matter which country you connect to. I would prioritize data protection and choose the best speed and latency."

r/mullvadvpn 2 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"I honestly haven’t had any issues loading streaming services from Mullvad, websites load quickly."

r/mullvadvpn 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"10mbps is really all you need to stream 1080p video. I am able to get 500mbps from a Swedish Mullvad server in the West Coast USA. Ur more likely to have an issue with blacklisted ip addresses."

r/mullvadvpn 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"I personally like Mullvad, cheap (1 year costs €60) and reliable plus it has multiple payment options from credit cards, crypto and even cash sent by mail."

r/degoogle 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"Been using Mullvad for a while and it just quietly does its thing – no accounts, no emails, speeds are fine for daily stuff. Streaming is hit or miss but privacy wise it feels way less sketchy than most."

r/fitgirlrepack 3 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"...ng) and always get 95% of my original internet speed & ping, But If you prioritize anonymity, Mullvad is the top option. I like it because they use physical servers. Proton is also good, but I have issues with their use of virtual s..."

r/vpn_reviewer 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"...you need a paid VPN or port forwarding is slowly disappearing from most services. I decided to try Mullvad after seeing it mentioned over and over as one of the few that still supports this feature. The setup was surprisingly simple and ev..."

r/vpn_reviewer 1 month ago View on Reddit →

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

r/cybersecurityadvice 1 week ago View on Reddit →

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

r/vpn_reviewer 2 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"For securty 100% mullvad VPN also i dont have any performance problem when u know what setup in settings"

r/vpn_reviewer 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"Proton and Mullvad are solid if you want security without killing your speed."

r/vpn_reviewer 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"I switched to Mullvad for torrents since it stays fast and has never leaked on me."

r/fitgirlrepack 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"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."

r/firewalla 2 months ago View on Reddit →

"Another vote for mullvad. I did some research on this a couple of months ago and all signs pointed to them being legit. They ask for so can store no personal information, you can even pay them in cash. Good value at 5e a month too, and ..."

r/it 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"Not being an anti-semite I do not care that it is owned in Israel. Speeds can vary greatly between locations that should be similar, but with a little testing it is easy to get speeds around 1Gb. Port forwarding with the desktop app is su..."

r/privateinternetaccess 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"Which VPN in 2026? Instead of NordVPN or Proton, I hear a lot of people talking about Mullvad VPN (both for its reliability and technical efficiency, as well as its flexibility regarding the devices and operating systems on which Mullvad V..."

r/degoogle 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"...hat I’ve seen on Reddit, a few names keep popping up: **NordVPN**, **ExpressVPN**, **Surfshark**, **Mullvad**, and **ProtonVPN**. Each one seems to have its own crowd of fans. NordVPN seems popular for its speed and overall reliability, whi..."

r/fitgirlrepack 3 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"...se the servers and it's only for 1 device. But it's one of the most secure VPN's out there (besides Mullvad which is paid)"

r/vpn_question 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"Mullvad is solid for privacy but speeds vary by location."

r/pakistanitech 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"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 Windscr..."

r/vpn_reviewer 2 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"Mullvad for everything but streaming, proton works well streaming with fast servers mostly but it works and there’s a lot to choose from. Free service for select servers paid us where it’s at"

r/vpnfortorrenting 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"Looking for Mullvad alternatives that actually work in China (No email, Privacy-focused, AI-friendly Hi everyone, I'm a user from Mainland China. I've been a loyal Mullvad fan for years because of its "No-Email" policy and high-speed Wire..."

r/vpnreviews 3 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"Does mullvad work for streaming videos from websites quickly? Title says it all basically, specifically for using international versions of Netflix. How has your web speed been while streaming youtube/other video sites using mullvad's VPN?..."

r/mullvadvpn 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"...d follows a strict no-logs policy. I keep seeing the same big providers everywhere like MillionVPN, Mullvad, and others. Are these actually solid choices? I’d really appreciate hearing real recommendations."

r/cybersecurityadvice 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"Thanks! How’s mullvad for speed compared to proton? I’m mainly looking for strong privacy and good torrenting performance, especially with features like a kill switch."

r/fitgirlrepack 1 month ago View on Reddit →