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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"@ognuliscic eh, even china fails to block even mullvad."
"How's Mullvad VPN doing in China right now? I used it last year when I was there. It was great, is it still good right now? will be in China in a few days"
"...n China), both for me and several friends, all platforms, so I had the impression it was dead. Used Mullvad and Veee+ since then."
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"I've used LetsVPN, Mullvad and a generic Shadowrocket provider. IMO, a Shadowrocket provider with LetsVPN backup (or the other way around) is probably the best price-availability. I've also used Mullvad, but China really seems to hate them..."
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