Surfshark Review

Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions

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Community Verdict
Mixed Reviews

Surfshark comes up a lot as a good-value VPN that’s easy to live with day to day. People like that it’s usually cheaper than the big-name alternatives, works well for streaming (Netflix, Hulu, YouTube...

52%
positive
413
reviews
Best for: People who want a cheaper VPN that still works for streaming Households with lots of devices Everyday users who want something simple on Windows, Android, and iOS
52% Positive Reviews
127 recommend, 116 warn
High Data Quality
413 reviews from 344 people
Best For
People who want a cheaper VPN that still works for streaming, Households with lots of devices, Everyday users who want something simple on Windows, Android, and iOS
Approval Rate
52% positive
127 recommend · 116 warn
Reviews
413
159 Reddit · 192 Twitter
Unique Reviewers
344
Data Quality
High

What the Community Says

Community Rating 7.5/10

Surfshark comes up a lot as a good-value VPN that’s easy to live with day to day. People like that it’s usually cheaper than the big-name alternatives, works well for streaming (Netflix, Hulu, YouTube TV), and lets you use it on unlimited devices, which is great for families or lots of gadgets. When it’s behaving, it feels fast and stable enough for regular browsing, streaming, and even torrenting with features like a kill switch.

The biggest complaints are about trust and reliability: some folks don’t love the company connections/ownership and get a “big VPN brand” vibe that makes them uneasy about privacy. Streaming can also be hit-or-miss depending on the service and region (some platforms detect and block it), and a few people run into frustrating account or billing issues like renewals not matching what they expected. Support and refunds can feel slow or rigid when something goes wrong, which is a pain if you need quick fixes.

Strengths

  • Unlimited devices
  • Good value for the price
  • Works well with popular streaming services
  • Generally fast speeds
  • Useful safety features like a kill switch

Weaknesses

  • Billing and renewal issues
  • Support can be slow or unhelpful
  • Some streaming apps still detect/block it
  • Trust concerns about company ownership/jurisdiction
  • Occasional location/IP accuracy complaints
Best for: People who want a cheaper VPN that still works for streaming Households with lots of devices Everyday users who want something simple on Windows, Android, and iOS
Not ideal for: People who want maximum trust and transparency above all else Anyone who hates dealing with billing/subscription problems People who need guaranteed access to specific streaming apps in specific regions

Summary generated 1 week ago from 413 community mentions

Reviews about "Privacy"

31 reviews

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@ZetLorento 2 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"...ley @ReclaimTheNetHQ Proton get audited every year and I'm yet to see any evidence they keep logs, even for free stuff. I would hapily use Proton or Surfshark, they both seem decent."

@DaveFred311115 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@JamTarts @surfshark Rousset switched on the VPN. Shot tried to sneak through but got rerouted straight into his gloves. Secure connection, zero leaks, access denied"

@neild195 2 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"@thecoastguy Basically correct. 1. All UK legislation can be ignored if you use non-UK based VPN providers (Proton, Mullvad, SurfShark) 2. Attempts to inspect traffic by nosey governments (using DPI) can be undermined (and are by the above providers) 3. Rent foreign VPS + use own VPN 😁"

@DaveFred311115 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@JamTarts @surfshark Rousset.exe: defensively stronger than Iranian centrifuges, blocking 2 zero-day exploits! Ball still not in the net - Stuxnet would be jealous!"

@chriswaddell18 2 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"@Pirat_Nation Use Foreign VPN's. UK can't touch them. SurfShark, Proton, Mullvad"

@DaveFred311115 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@mattfle02898557 @A1an_M ProtonVPN, MullVad or SurfShark + Fake email address (via protonmail etc) VPS with own VPN is still valid, but extreme and unnecessary for most users - until of course VPN's themselves come under REAL scrutiny, but even China has problems controlling offshort VPNs"

@DaveFred311115 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@0xMiaWallace never used antivirus use surfshark VPN (via Tel Aviv so i dont get goybeamed)"

@ILikeTheFA 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@OfficialGuyE @thecoastguy TOR's unusable. Foreign VPN (Proton, Mullvad, SurfShark) are recommended. All UK legislation becomes null and void. Just need safe browser (TOR or others) plus burnable email account (ProtonMail) and "private" Social Media accounts. UK Government has lost its shit"

@DaveFred311115 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"😨 i was told never to share my wifi with people… i willneed surfshark vpn first"

@Obamalover32 2 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"@surfshark Do you pay taxes in the USA?"

@SPa10165557 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@grok @Mailfence @ProtonPrivacy @NordVPN @Nextclouders @ecosia @surfshark so they are a private email company but are not allowing VPN use"

@taccmc_23 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"Dropping New log on telegram Private Pia and surfshark only."

@tophoodupdates 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@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."

@MrLitstar 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@turveyandrew1 @Lewis_Brackpool Or you could tell the truth. NordVPN - Panama ExpressVPN - Delaware Surfshark - Netherlands ProtonVPN - Switzerland Mullvad - Sweden PIA - USA CyberGhost - Romania"

@nobdy_imp 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@surfshark How will the UK VPN ban affect people who already have plans? How long before we have to provide ID to connect? As soon as the ban comes into force or upon renewal? #VPN"

@hfdarcy78 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@TechNadu @surfshark We encountered this challenge with Urban Shield VPN last year. Supporting outdated operating systems introduces more security risks than it mitigates. What Android version does your device run? 🔒"

@urbanshieldvpn 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@JamTarts @surfshark Firewall engaged—Rousset blocks Amato’s intrusion attempt at the last line of defense. Access denied"

@babysambrown 2 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"@JamTarts @surfshark Real-time threat detection there, from CISO Rousset"

@hunter_ala40813 2 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"@JamTarts @surfshark Encrypted goal, Rousset keeps the system secure"

@CammyH9 2 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"@grok @Netwarfare420 @StarkPrivacy @surfshark "Temporary IP logging" ? Expand the thread."

@RafalzKrakowa 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@SIGNAL_RETURN @ProtonMail Oh man I’ve been using Surfshark all this time on the basis of their ‘no logs policy’. Maybe I need to switch to Mullvad"

@danxafc 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"...t. Lost all 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)"

@RealistSec 2 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"This ranking tells you everything about affiliate economics and nothing about privacy. NordVPN and Surfshark are owned by the same parent company (Nord Security, merged 2022). Listing them as separate #1 and #2 competitors without disclosure is either uninformed or deceptive. NordVPN had a server breach in 2018 that exposed TLS and OpenVPN CA keys. They concealed it for 18 months until security ..."

@iAnonymous3000 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"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..."

@rasterized_doom 3 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"@T3chFalcon yeah that page is a joke they say privacy and then tell us to use nord or surfshark vpn and by the way its only "guides" are for those nsa/mossad vpns 🤣"

@HawkZxo 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@proprivacyEU NordVPN and Surfshark are owned by the same parent company, Nord Security and facing multiple class action lawsuits alleging deceptive marketing. https://t.co/VDkP5z7flG"

@0xkarasy 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"... Guides took the community and the no-affiliate stance. PrivacyTools kept the domain and monetized it. When a “privacy” site recommends Nord and Surfshark (same parent company) alongside Mullvad and Proton, follow the money. @privacy_guides don’t recommend NordVPN."

@iAnonymous3000 3 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"...of anything, at all. All the VPNs you get advertised on YouTube say they don't keep logs, but they do and police reports prove it. ExpressVPN / PIA / Surfshark etc - these are all completely useless if there's a ban or the Government comes knocking. Does anyone know of any other proper VPNs that can actually be counted on?"

@Bobby_P_90 1 week ago View on Twitter →

"@incogni_com @surfshark Privacy laws give max 30 days to comply with a request. Your agents refused to offer any assistance; refused to escalate my complaint to a manager; refused to offer the service I paid for; refused a refund. I’m not gonna waste my time"

@TheseusBi 2 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"@smspoolnet Not just the absence, that they list Surfshark and NordVPN, two VPNs that don't protect your privacy at all but are very popular because they are marketing as a way to watch Netflix from any region. It is not about privacy at all."

@p_gjorup 1 week ago View on Twitter →