Mullvad Review
Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions
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...
What the Community Says
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
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10 reviews"@payloadartist This is why I use Mullvald and not proton as my main VPN to bypass censorship, multiple times mullvald has been raided and the feds came back with nothing"
"@WIGGYWAMWAM @kurbusmax @crackticker ooh then I'd use mullvad it's just convenient and inexpensive for me, and I mean probably not relevant to you but it works on basically anything and has setups to deal with vpn blocks on networks etc etc it's just a generally quality product imo"
"@thecoastguy Basically correct. 1. All UK legislation can be ignored if you use non-UK based VPN providers (Proton, Mullvad, SurfShark) 2. Attempts to inspect traffic by nosey governments (using DPI) can be undermined (and are by the above providers) 3. Rent foreign VPS + use own VPN 😁"
"@SymoneBeez just run tailscale on desktop and use that as exit node. you can also add on mullvad for $5/mo as exit node through tailscale. use the pi to run pihole instead or don’t even get one."
"...Helped me export some urgent client videos. Obviously only use if you're up for renewal soon, YMMV: - Go to the website using an Austrian VPN; I used Mullvad - Sign up for a new account using a fresh email address. That'll give you a free 7-day Pro trial and a month at €6.99 - Rename your current User Data folder - Open CapCut with the VPN enabled. Log in. It may take a few attempts. Then close ..."
"@ognuliscic eh, even china fails to block even mullvad."
"@realugandan256 @tumwesigeandre9 Yeah 😂 have tested Nord VPN Proton vpn Windscribe V2ray All these I paid for them and they don't work Mullavad VPN And those tunneling apps work though I think you are right with proton stealth mode ..I think it works Guys use internet well😅"
"... already has a full on loadout to bypass it, and i gotta assemble several apps to form a loadout on my iphone to bypass this, considering i only have mullvad and shadowrocket installed on my phone rn"
"@thecoastguy Apparently for VPNs based outside the UK like Mullvad they can't legally require age gating to access. Yet. When they do I'll be creating n own VPN fuck them."
"...ong08 oh ok But if they do that social media ban then its gonna be real fucking annoying. everytime i go on r/TransDIY on reddit i have to go to the Mullvad VPN app and switch to switzerland (or anything that isnt theUK/EU) just so i can view it and its ANNNNNNOYING"