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"...iss/Panama-based rivals. If you want speeds, flawless 4K streaming, massive server choice, or heavy unrestricted torrenting without any ban risk, use NordVPN or PureVPN."
"@Jennifer_Arcuri NordVPN. Been using it for about 4 years without any problems. It's based in Panama so no possibility of interference from Give Eyes countries, etc."
"@MHutton93 @ForeverScept Nord is the best overall. Mullvad is the most secure. But won’t get as good speeds as Nord"
"@sinofrebellion @ChiefJdgLampkin @iamwilsxn Yes, as does Mullvad, NordVPN, ObscuraVPN. Do some research as each have differing levels of speeds, end point servers and other value add features. All are no logs, independently audited and have good support."
"@CyberMoozy @ErrataRob Proton, Nord, Mullvad don't hold logs."
"...ial IP you log in from is the one that counts, so if you log in without a VPN it will break your account again and you'll have to fix it. Good news: NordVPN obfuscated IPs count as residential by Twitter's lights haha."
"...ince 2023. Kape acquired PIA in late 2019, integrating it into a portfolio that includes other VPNs like ExpressVPN and CyberGhost Fuck Zionism.✊ @NordVPN ftw"
"...ve research and due to proximity and low censorship, I usually connect to the Netherlands. It gives speed and freedom of speech. I currently pay for @NordVPN but there's loads of good ones out there. Hope this helps."
"@Pirat_Nation Friendly reminder, ofcom can't enforce this on ANY vpn outside of it's jurisdiction. Foreign VPN's like Proton and Nord can just tell them to fuck off"
"@mr_Homs_Dev @NordVPN You can do this easily through their website without the need to install an app that may or may not be another privacy risk."
"...alternatives Thank you, I will change as many things as possible and use as many European products as possible. I already use Mistral AI, ProtonMail, NordVPN. The next step is Linux and storage."
"I have used NordVPN for the last year, with Starlink. It will change your location, but will show your on a vpn. For a little extra money, Nord can Obfuscated your connection, making harder to find, as it changes your ip address , much like your router might do, making it look like a real connection. Just check my location on my profile. Hope this helps."
"@Esau_Matsiko NordVPN have a kill switch, it’s enough 🤘🏻"
"@KelleyToons @benonwine @Huff4Congress Join @SpeechUnion and use a @NordVPN or similar? 🤭"
"I have always used a VPN for browsing for the last fifteen years. I have been a paying customer of Perfect Privacy, Proton VPN, Nord VPN. I have always said that everyone should use a good VPN -- it is basic digital hygiene. I am also a huge critic of the UK government's assault on digital privacy and free speech. But that said, I don't think this proposal -- requiring VPN companies to perform a..."
"@toxichoodboys Privacy is important. This is why i use nordVPN for my relationships."
"@windscribecom At least with Nord, and we can talk shit about Nord all fucking day, but I trust them more then I do Windscribe."
"@Zephyrgold58 @BasilTheGreat @NordVPN … would you choose to obey a UK government restriction on the way your services are offered ? Or would you continue to support freedom of information and freedom of speech, in the way you currently do ?"
"If you can give out any paid vpn log hit me up please PIA | EXPRESS | IPVanish | NORD Socks secure proxy more more more any paid vpn"
"@grok @Mailfence @ProtonPrivacy @NordVPN @Nextclouders @ecosia @surfshark so they are a private email company but are not allowing VPN use"
"@keirwrong @MadamDuBonbon Exactly, because how do you prove, online, that you are old enough to use facebook or nordVPN? With some kind of electronically digitised identity verification application.... Hail leader, hail digital id"
"@ProtonVPN How can transparent can you be? You vs NordVPN"
"@boymoderology @Artemisfornow They'll probably just apply it supplier side and target the big names in VPNs like NordVPN and tell them to ID verify customers."
"...s_Pry_420 @thecoastguy Yep but your friend isnt a registered vpn service provider which charges for its services. The gov wants to stop the likes of nordvpn being used on kids mobiles."
"@NordVPN @surfshark @expressvpn et al. On behalf of customers in the United Kingdom, I implore you take legal action against the Labour government of Kier Starmer who seek to deter customers from using your services by stripping them of the privacy they've paid for."
"@BasilTheGreat How are the ⚓️s going to police that exactly then? Take NordVPN. Domiciled in Panama to avoid fvckwit government interference. Maybe land based broadband providers blocking VPNs? Go Starlink then. Uncle Elon will probably do a special deal for the oppressed UK👍"
"@turveyandrew1 @Lewis_Brackpool Or you could tell the truth. NordVPN - Panama ExpressVPN - Delaware Surfshark - Netherlands ProtonVPN - Switzerland Mullvad - Sweden PIA - USA CyberGhost - Romania"
"@NordVPN Thanks for the clarification. We’ve updated our blog to reflect @NordVPN's statement that initial forensic analysis shows no signs of compromise."
"@IntCyberDigest I'm curious how they gonna execute this in practice, when we've got bazillions of free OpenVPN servers. VPN is not only a service, where you have to register an account or even pay, like Nord or Proton. In the worst case you can buy a VPS outside UK and create own VPN there."
"@windscribecom fr would've probably switched to Mullvad if Nord went through with getting rid of Meshnet, but that's besides the point. Windscribe's behavior (and by extension, Proton's behavior) doesn't make me trust either of them to handle data responsibly."
"Wearing my scentbird fragrances to my betterhelp appointment that I booked safely online on OperaGX with NordVPN."
"... for my cloud-files, TailScale to connect to home, all different products to ensure separation of concerns. In your own words, why would I move from NordVPN to Windscribe?"
"@ApexD3gen @HPsauced12 @hasanthehun Yes, my tweets are brought to you via NordVPN. But seriously, I do have to use a VPN as my country restricts free speech. (UK)"
"@tnpla1 @R3SP0NZ3 @TheBritishIntel @NordVPN You can pay for Mulvad & Proton %100 anonymously with cash sent in an envelope. It's the perfect work around & fuck you to the government."
"@elonmusk I bet the next Ad I see we'll be ... "Get NordVPN for more online protection | NordVPN" 😪"
"@NordVPN In your advertisements you say that your product protects against phishing, how exactly?"
"@ProtonMail What's up with the recent upticks with having Russian and India based servers? I thought Proton swept them under the rug years ago? Same with Nord and a few other VPN providers. I'm assuming the situation within Russia has calmed down? Same with India's govt?"
"@NordVPN Unfortunately nordvpn doesn't see the value in offering threat protection pro to its millions of android users. To make nordvpn as secure as possible, use private DNS with a service like NextDNS, controld, or AdGuard DNS."
"@NordVPN What's your plans @NordVPN if the UK go full Stalin ? How will you enforce the regime ? Or will you ? :)"
"@octorom @ProtonVPN How do you like their service? I'm on NordVPN but don't like their alliance with the WEF"
"the nordvpn segment is really not helping shutting down the “they’re an entity” rumours"
"@NordVPN Why isn't this available for Android users? Are they not important enough to ensure that they have adequate protection?"
"...l credability. I get it, they need to market to everyone, but there are ways to go about it. Also @ProtonVPN Youtube Ads, whut! (dodgy surfshark/NordVPN vibes)"
"@KylleSebree NordVPN requires an account, that contains your personal information, to use it. IVPN doesn't require an account to use it."
"@ChibiReviews @ProtonVPN @NordVPN @expressvpn @CyberGhost_EN Do you want more and more UK users to use your services or do you want to implement features that defeat their purpose? Even financially speaking, you'd be better off not caving in ngl."
"Pakistan has started blocking major VPNs under new licensing rules. • Proton, NordVPN, ExpressVPN affected • Licensed VPNs must allow legal interception • Privacy & digital economy concerns grow #VPN #InternetFreedom #Privacy #CyberPolicy https://t.co/LN2GlBMuyZ"
"Interestingly, PrivacyTools still recommends NordVPN as its top pick on its VPN page (as of January 2026), alongside Surfshark, ProtonVPN, and Mullvad. However, the site now operates more like a commercial/affiliate driven platform, with prominent affiliate links and promotions. For beginners just starting their privacy journey, this can be confusing or even counterproductive - recommending heavil..."
"@Rishi_Builds @rasmalai Only if VPNs like Nord did the job of a VPN well. The only reliable and trusted VPNs out there are Proton, Mullvlad, Windscribe and iVPN."
"@NordVPN Android users only have very basic protection with the pretty much useless threat protection. Using private DNS with options like NextDNS, controld, or AdGuard DNS is what nordvpn should be offering & substantially increases your privacy & security."
"@grok @Pharaoh_Cleetus @TrustNoWun @CaseyPutsch I want to push back a little on NordVPN, and they're just one example, any VPN owned by an organization that used to produce ad-injection software is suspicious any way you look at it. Mulvad, ProtonVPN, and IVPN seem to be the only, or at least, historically BEST VPN's to trust."