Norton VPN Review
Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions
Norton VPN comes up a lot as the “it’s already there” VPN, especially if you’re using Norton 360. People like that it’s simple to turn on, works fine on phones, and once it connects it can handle basi...
What the Community Says
Norton VPN comes up a lot as the “it’s already there” VPN, especially if you’re using Norton 360. People like that it’s simple to turn on, works fine on phones, and once it connects it can handle basic streaming without much fuss. It also appeals to folks who want an all-in-one antivirus + VPN bundle and don’t want to think too hard about settings.
The biggest complaints are about hassle: random disconnects (especially on Windows and some gaming setups), popups that feel pushy, and situations where sites or services treat you like a bot and block access. Billing and account issues are a sore spot too, with some people saying they got bounced around when trying to log in, manage a subscription, or get a refund. If you’re mainly getting a VPN for privacy, torrenting, or a super-smooth gaming experience, Norton VPN doesn’t sound like the most reliable pick.
Strengths
- Very easy to use
- Convenient if you already have Norton 360
- Works well on mobile
- Fine for basic streaming once connected
- All-in-one antivirus bundle option
Weaknesses
- Disconnects and stability issues (especially on Windows/gaming)
- Annoying popups and upsells
- Billing and subscription management headaches
- Refund experience can be frustrating
- Can trigger bot/blocked access on some websites
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"I want to protect my wifi and NAS. And heard that you can block ads by the router, to clean up TV from ads and all. It's more for the convenience and for some added security with possibly no cost. Not gonna buy some another program like Nor..."
"Honestly, I haven’t seen Norton doing anything new when it comes to privacy or security features lately. Meanwhile, even the built-in Windows Defender has made major improvements."
"Does norton VPN affect xbox? Any Thoughts? I’m currently using my family’s Norton antivirus and VPN plan, but honestly, it feels more like a hassle than help. The constant popups are overwhelming, and it doesn’t seem to be doing much..."
"Is this warning a ploy to get to download Norton VPN?? I never had a subscription but it says I need to renew it because it says "18 VIRUSES HAVE INFECTED YOUR MAC!" and it also said "IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED!" The fishy part is that ..."
"I mean most companies straight mine on your computer by various modules. Either be a database update, and you think "Yeah, am safe" or OS on, by masking options, so on. Norton Crypto was the most honest when they said "We mine, nobody wins"..."
">If you have say Norton, then it already has a VPN, you just need to turn it on See its things like this that are the real problem when it comes to privacy, you can't complain about the OSA then recommend people use something like Norto..."
"as somebody who works at a certain big box store that pre-installs that software at checkout I always hit skip because nobody needs Norton or McAfee get Microsoft 365 if you're going to be using word Excel or PowerPoint It comes with Window..."
"I work in a computer shop in Oz, same as OP. The worst I have seen is a 1 year, 1 device Norton product sold to an unwitting customer for about $450 AUD. Some older people simply feel safer with it, and there's plenty of people out there w..."
"I found similar posts in the antivirus sub with the same exact popup from Norton and McAfee. According to them it's a scam www . reddit . com/r/antivirus/comments/1opoeu8/norton\_antivirus\_ad\_went\_full\_on\_spam\_route\_holy/ www . red..."
"Norton might block known viruses and malware, but that’s about it. In my opinion, it’s basically bloatware. I seriously doubt their VPN is truly no-logs. Mullvad, on the other hand, costs around $6 a month, doesn’t log anything, and f..."
"Avast_av qui veut devenir revendeur Norton ? Wtf C'est de la m*rd*. Sur un pc windows, defender fait le taf et les pro auront un edr."