10+ Reasons Why Mullvad Is One of the Most Popular VPNs
For newcomers, here’s 10 reasons why:
- +10 years without scandals or leaks. You don’t want the cool new kid on the block for a VPN.
- Part of the very few VPNs with port-forwarding and no logging evidence, both important to torrenting.
- Pioneered WireGuard adoption and actually donated to the project.
- External audit for both cross-platform app and infrastructure, as well as being open-source.
- Accepts bitcoin and have their own node in the blockchain, verifying payment themselves.
- Accepts cash payments, just mail it in with your account #.
- Complete server transparency and many self-owned servers.
- Doesn’t require any information for creating an account, not even e-mail.
- No affiliates or paid reviews.
- Not selling out to a conglomerate unlike other major VPNs.
Bonus:
- Walk the talk. One of the few VPNs whose website has no trackers.
- Detailed article on how Swedish legislation applies to them.
- Implemented measures to mitigate some of WireGuard weaknesses and contribute to wg-dynamic project.
- Their pricing model is a flate rate. Check here why this is good.
Mullvad removed port forwarding on 2023-07-01.