Description
Mozilla VPN is a fast, secure, and transparent VPN service built by Mozilla, the trusted non-profit-backed organization that has been fighting for a healthy, open internet since 1998.
Purpose
Mozilla VPN encrypts your entire internet connection across all devices and apps, keeping your online activity private from ISPs, advertisers, and trackers.
Key Features
- 500+ servers in 30+ countries using the fast WireGuard® protocol
- Connect up to 5 devices — supported on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux
- No logging policy — Mozilla never logs, tracks, or shares your network data
- Blocks ads and trackers automatically
- Multi-hop routing — route traffic through two locations for extra security
- Custom DNS support and app-level exclusions
- Open source code — publicly auditable on GitHub
- Third-party audited — security reviewed by Cure53
Use Cases
- Stay safe on public Wi-Fi at airports, cafés, or hotels
- Prevent advertisers and data brokers from tracking your online activity
- Keep browsing private across all your devices
- Protect multiple devices with a single subscription
Backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee and 24/7 customer support.
Highlights
Pros
- Offers multi-hop routing that routes traffic through two server locations for an extra layer of encryption.
- Retains over 88% of download speeds even on distant servers thanks to the high-performance WireGuard protocol.
- Backed by the non-profit Mozilla Foundation with a proven track record of privacy advocacy since 1998.
- Built-in ad, tracker, and malware blocking blocked 99.2% of malicious websites during independent testing.
- All client applications are fully open source and publicly auditable on GitHub for transparency.
- Independently audited by Cure53 in 2021 and 2023, with all findings publicly disclosed and resolved.
Cons
- Cannot unblock major streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Hulu.
- Only supports the WireGuard protocol with no alternative protocol options when WireGuard is blocked or unavailable.
- Limited to 500+ servers across only 30+ countries, significantly fewer locations than leading competitors.
- Windows client kill switch does not activate when certain Mozilla VPN background services fail, potentially exposing traffic.
- Geographically restricted and only available in 57 countries, excluding users in many regions worldwide.
- No live chat support — customer assistance is limited to email and knowledge base articles only.