PureVPN Review
Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions
PureVPN has a mixed reputation, but a lot of people stick with it because it’s cheap, has lots of server locations, and can be pretty quick when you land on a good server. It seems to work well for ba...
What the Community Says
PureVPN has a mixed reputation, but a lot of people stick with it because it’s cheap, has lots of server locations, and can be pretty quick when you land on a good server. It seems to work well for basic “give me a US IP” needs and general streaming, and some folks say speeds are consistent enough that pages and videos load fast without a fuss. Setup help gets a nod too, especially for Windows users who follow the website guides.
The biggest hesitation is trust: PureVPN still gets dragged for past “no-logs” controversy, and some people don’t like where it’s based. On the day-to-day side, it can be hit-or-miss for streaming (buffering, bans, or long loading at times), and a few people complain it struggles to connect or requires lots of server hopping. Also, features can feel uneven across devices—like the kill switch being limited—so you’ll want to double-check what you get on the platform you actually use.
Strengths
- Cheap long-term deals
- Good speeds on the right servers
- Lots of server locations
- Works for getting a US IP
- Helpful setup guides for Windows
Weaknesses
- Past no-logs trust concerns
- Streaming can be inconsistent (buffering/bans)
- Connection issues for some people
- Features vary by device (kill switch limitations)
- Jurisdiction worries
Summary generated 1 week ago from 40 community mentions
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"I'm so sick and tired of PureVPN gaslighting me I'm running Windows 11 25H2 on an ARM64 device. I've had problems with multiple VPN clients not restoring my WireGuard connection after waking from sleep, but PureVPN is notorious for tellin..."
"PureVPN sux. They tell you they have a kill switch to close the sale then you find it is only on the Windows PC app. ALL Android devices are not protected with a kill switch. If you're streaming questionable content and your connection is i..."