NordVPN Review
Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions
NordVPN comes up a lot as a “solid all-rounder” VPN that’s easy to use and generally feels reliable day to day. People like the speed when everything’s working normally, and it’s often mentioned as a...
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NordVPN comes up a lot as a “solid all-rounder” VPN that’s easy to use and generally feels reliable day to day. People like the speed when everything’s working normally, and it’s often mentioned as a good pick for streaming devices like Firestick. It also gets praise for privacy features like no-logs claims and extras like Meshnet for connecting devices.
The biggest gripe is pricing and renewals: the intro deal can look great, then the renewal jumps hard and leaves people feeling burned. Some also complain about account and billing headaches (especially when mixing website subscriptions with Google Play), plus occasional slowdowns depending on protocol/server. And while many trust it, the old security-breach history still makes some folks uneasy about transparency.
Strengths
- Good everyday speeds
- Easy to use on phones and streaming devices
- Lots of servers and locations
- Privacy-focused features (no-logs claims, extra tools like Meshnet)
- Works well for many people with multiple devices
Weaknesses
- Renewal price can jump unexpectedly
- Billing and account login/device-limit issues
- Can be slow on some settings or servers
- Past security incident still worries some people
- Not the cheapest long-term option
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50 reviews"I’ve been bouncing between NordVPN and Mullvad this year – Nord’s speed is insane for streaming, but Mullvad feels way more private"
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"Hi, I'd like to share my opinion. I've been using NordVPN for years. First, NordVPN's VPN service is managed under the jurisdiction of Panama, which places it outside the 5, 9, and 14 Eyes alliances. Regarding the anti-malware and plus fea..."
"NordVPN isn’t in the 9 Eyes and works well for most things. The Plus plan adds built in ad and malware protection, no extra apps needed. Basic is just the VPN."
"I use NordVPN which is one of 2 I would trust that have been externally audited to ensure they keep no logs etc."
"...ork calls. I decided to try a monthly plan instead of a long deal. I went with a monthly plan from NordVPN this time. Setup was quick on both my phone and laptop, streaming worked smoothly, and video calls stayed stable even on hotel WiFi...."
"for reliable fast, no logs VPN use - Nord VPN, express VPN, or Mullvad are solid picks that actually work well."
"Best for privacy: MullVad, CopVPN, ProtonVPN. Best for speed: Surfshark, Express, NordVPN."
"NordVPN is trustworthy. They don't sell or access your data. They only make money from what you pay for the service."
"I swapped from VyprVPN to Nord. Having had years of experience with VyprVPN, and maybe 6 months of Nord, I’m very happy with Nord and won’t swap back. They’re based in Panama and regularly audited for zero logging, and have had legal ..."
"Nord are totally solid and have been audited a number of times and are based out of the Five Eyes zone. I've been quite happy with their performance for 3 years or so."
"Nord is still consistently rated the best and has privately audited no logs policy and offices located in non 14 eyes country. Plenty of servers and specialty server options and not horribly priced for a 2 year plan. It's what I stick with..."
"PIA is no longer a reputable VPN service. They were bought out by an Israeli company and will 1000% sniff your traffic and will share their subscriber info to any paying entity. Nord, Mullvad, and Proton are near the top for best service. ..."
"Bitdefender has better detection rates whilst Eset is more lightweight and easy to use, Kaspersky has a little bit of controversy. Proton and Nord are top tier and mullvad has proven it's no logs policy is iron clad."
"I totally get the skepticism. I’m usually over in the Fire TV and Onn subreddits, and we see the same 'marketing fluff' everywhere. I eventually stopped reading the lists and did 3 trials (Express, Surfshark, and Nord) to see which one ac..."
"NordVPN Review in 2026: Is It a Good VPN ot Not? I started using NordVPN mainly to make my browsing feel more private and to unlock streaming content that is not available everywhere. I went with a long term plan since it was cheaper than ..."
"If you don't roll your own, then whatever you do, look into paid services so you at least have a business contract with them. Free ones can have varying privacy and data policies, but companies still have to earn money, so guess where that..."
"Nord, proton & mullvad among others have been audited these are legit. Riseup VPN is the only "free" VPN I personally trust. If it's free always assume you are the product."
"ProtonVPN is 100% better in terms of privacy and reputation. And, speed still comes close to Nord. Both are excellent for normal usage tho. Some of my friends prefer Nord over Proton(they play games) for very unknown reasons. "
"Mullvad, windscribe. Biztonsagi szempontbol a legjobbak. De erre a feladatra egy nordvpn is megfelel."
"I use Kaspersky VPN which did not report this new leak until yesterday when I set up NordVPN for first time where it reported under its Dark Web Monitoring page about this new NJP leak from May 2025."
"...t’s legit and what’s just sponsored. From what 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 popula..."
"Just recently switched to NordVPN (from ExpressVPN). Wondered about what others thought on here. Haven’t heard of any shenanigans from Nord."
"ExpressVPN vs NordVPN Review: Which One’s Better? I am trying to pick between ExpressVPN and NordVPN since both are always mentioned as top choices. I mostly use a VPN for studying and watching shows, so they both look like they would wo..."
"...tly use it to protect myself from MITM threats and because nice things are fun. Anyway, I'd suggest NordVPN if you are very suspicious. ExpressVPN has a router that you can use to protect all of your devices even if you aren't very tech-sav..."
"PIA vs NordVPN Review: Any idea? Choosing between PIA and NordVPN gets tricky because both promise strong security, solid speeds, and a huge server list. On paper they look almost identical, so the real question is how they perform when yo..."
"Mullvad VPN Review in 2026: Is This Good? I am currently subscribed to NordVPN but I have been considering a switch to Mullvad because of its strong reputation for privacy. From what I have read, Mullvad seems more focused on anonymity and..."
"...nd more on other things such as phishing protection or device to device transfer (i.e. meshnet from nordVPN)"
"Courts agree with NordVPNs own website: "On October 18, 2018, M247 Ltd advised agents that they assigned the IP address to Nord VPN. NordVPN is located in Panama and does not comply with U.S. subpoenas or warrants” source:[courtdoc](https..."
"An EMP event is what worries me when it comes to ending up without tech. It's happened, but a big event could really fuck us up. Anyway Here's a decent link for protection: https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/OPSEC_and_Personal_Online_Security ..."
"Best VPN for Firestick / IPTV? So my ISP is not allowing mmy IPTV to work, so going to get a VPN. I am UK based. I've looked at videos, reddit posts and a number of 'VPN Comparison tables' that I found, and it *seems* that the the top..."
"Best VPN for Firestick / OTT? So my ISP is not allowing my OTT to work, so going to get a VPN. I am UK based. I've looked at videos, reddit posts and a number of 'VPN Comparison tables' that I found, and it *seems* that the the top VP..."
"...o pay for years in advance, I'd go with NordVPN or someone else better tailored to your needs. I would not consider VyprVPN to be *trustworthy* based on the flaws mentioned above, but I would still use it over a bare connection, anyway. ISP..."
"...and a short note about each provider: **NordVPN** (https://nordvpn.com/vpnreddit): BLACK FRIDAY: Get 73% off + 3 months extra Fast and stable option with the biggest discount they offer all year. **ProtonVPN** (https://protonvpn.com/vpnredd..."
"...n connections to vnets in Azure, and don't use commercial VPN providers aimed at private consumers (nordvpn, pia, express etc?). I run a wireguard setup which includes a couple of VPS hosts I rent, as well as private servers I own - VPN, in..."
"... assessment and internal sales managers advised me that the data taken was not customer data and no NordVPN customer data was touched? https://nordvpn.com/blog/addressing-alleged-salesforce-breach/?srsltid=AfmBOopRYL_C3Vvak_8HFEpwKzM53joT..."
"I ended up switching from NordVPN to Mullvad, but I kept my password manager separate instead of using an all in one bundle. I am currently using NordPass and plan to move to Keeper once my subscription ends. I mostly rely on a VPN when tra..."
"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..."
"Is NordVPN still worth it in 2026? I want to buy a VPN and I see lots of ads for NordVPN. I heard good things about them a few years ago, but I'm wondering if they'll still be competitive in 2026? Has anyone used them recently? How good i..."
"NordVPN or ExpressVPN I'm confused between choosing NordVPN or ExpressVPN. I wanted to know which performs better with lowest downtime and also provides better security in terms of hiding your IP? "
"...iable and secure vpn Looking for a reliable and paid Vpn. Which one to go for. Some reviewers say nordvpn and some say expression and some say other vpn"
"I want to go.for.privacy. so nordvpn would be ok or still Proton ?"
"...el overwhelming if you are new to VPNs, especially compared to more beginner friendly services like NordVPN or Surfshark. In terms of cost, AirVPN is not free but it is still considered affordable by many users. The pricing feels fair when..."
"nord vpn has its meshnet for free but honestly security wise just slap the file on a secure encrypted storage medium and mail it to them."
"...t the entire Privacy field. Surfshark is owned by NordSecurity, the same corporate entity that owns NordVPN as well. [https://youtu.be/vQmLMGcCO3I?t=406](https://youtu.be/vQmLMGcCO3I?t=406)"
"Any good VPN that work in US? I’m in the market for a VPN that work in US and would prefer not to pick one purely based on who shouts the loudest online. I need something that actually works: solid speeds, no constant buffering, unlimite..."
"That they have "ties" to Israel, even if true, doesn't mean these providers exist solely to monitor their own users. We can imagine that nation states have a need to run their own VPNs, for their own private uses, sometimes. Disguising them..."
"...990b26b415#vpn-company-relationships/surfshark An example of a source: https://www.pcmag.com/news/nordvpns-parent-company-is-merging-with-vpn-provider-surfshark See also: https://www.rtings.com/vpn/reviews/surfshark/vpn > Surfshark..."