★★★★★
“Don’t really understand all this technology stuff. The products I have used in the past seem to work exceptionally well so thought I’d give this one a blast. Haven’t had any issues connecting, it’s simple to use and…”
AdGuard spent 17 years building one of the web's most popular ad and tracker blockers before turning that engine into a VPN. We read every claim on adguard-vpn.com, checked it against 152 real reviews from Trustpilot, the App Store, Google Play and the Chrome Web Store, and tested whether its “unlimited speed” promise holds up for streaming and torrenting.
We graded AdGuard VPN on the five things that matter most if you're buying it to stream, torrent, or just get a faster, unblocked connection — not on every feature under the sun.
The paid tier removes the free plan's 3 GB/month cap and advertises “unlimited speed.” In practice, our review scan found speed the single most-mentioned complaint topic — but also plenty of five-star praise for the same thing.
⚠ MixedAdGuard's own site never claims to unblock Netflix, Disney+, or any named platform. One of its own homepage testimonials calls it “great for streaming,” but that's a single quote, not a policy — several reviewers report buffering on YouTube even on paid plans.
⚠ MixedThere's no P2P policy published anywhere on adguard-vpn.com — not allowed, not blocked, not mentioned. A handful of our reviewers say torrents worked fine for them, but that's user testimony filling a gap the brand itself leaves open.
⚠ MixedAdGuard states plainly that it does not record, collect, or store your activity or connection logs, collecting only the minimum needed to fix technical issues. This is the one area where the marketing and the reviews we read broadly agree.
✓ ConfirmedThe Exclusions feature lets you choose exactly which sites or apps use the VPN — handy if you only want to route a streaming app or a torrent client through it while everything else runs at full local speed.
✓ Confirmed75+ country/city locations are listed on the site, spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. What's missing is a total server count — competitors like hide.me (92 locations, 2,600 servers) publish that number; AdGuard doesn't.
⚠ MixedA quick side-by-side against five VPNs commonly picked for unblocking and torrenting. Full breakdowns live on each comparison page.
| VPN | 2-Yr Price | Servers | Streaming claim | Torrent policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdGuard VPN | €2.69/mo | 75+ locations, count undisclosed | Generic only | Not stated |
| hide.me | €2.69/mo | 92 locations / 2,600 servers | Named feature | Named feature |
| NordVPN | €3.49/mo | 225+ locations | “Fastest VPN” branding | Widely used, not explicit |
| Surfshark | €2.49/mo | 4,500+ servers / 100 countries | Not named | Not explicit |
Pulled directly from Trustpilot, the App Store, Google Play and the Chrome Web Store — unedited, both the praise and the complaints.
“Don’t really understand all this technology stuff. The products I have used in the past seem to work exceptionally well so thought I’d give this one a blast. Haven’t had any issues connecting, it’s simple to use and…”
“I have been using AdGuard VPN services for 5 years. The first time I was introduced to this application, I used the free service it offered, and it provided me with such excellent quality in terms of speed, security…”
“Adguard VPN for Mac is a top-notch choice that I strongly recommend. The app offers extensive customization and a quick, hassle-free setup. Its reliability is exemplary, providing consistent and seamless connections…”
“I have adguard ad blocker and adguard vpn paid subscription. Recently, there has been nothing but issues and no contact from support. Streaming services, games and some websites won't even load anymore without either…”
“2026: Have the paid version and it can't even stream a 1080p off youtube. Useless! -- My current VPN is not very fast but testing speed (free servers) using Fast drops my connection by 90%! It's like going from…”
“Reliability and speed just seem to be getting worse and worse, resulting it me having it turned off far more than I having it on nowadays. Very disappointing, and I'm a big fan of Adguard otherwise, but at this rate I…”
AdGuard VPN never names Netflix, Disney+, or any other streaming platform on its own site. Its only unlock claim is a general FAQ line that a VPN lets you “stream and download anything securely.” Real reviewers report mixed results: some stream smoothly, others report buffering or platforms failing to load, especially on the free plan or in heavily VPN-restricted regions.
AdGuard's own FAQ says “not necessarily,” and recommends checking each server's ping before connecting and picking the fastest one. Paid plans advertise unlimited speed with no artificial cap. In practice, our review scan found speed complaints and speed praise in roughly equal measure, with several reports of slowdowns specifically after the first month.
AdGuard doesn't say, in either direction. There's no torrenting or P2P policy published anywhere on adguard-vpn.com. A small number of reviewers mention using it for torrents without issue, but that's user testimony, not an official stance — treat it as untested rather than confirmed.
€10.79/month billed monthly, €3.59/month billed annually (–67%), or €2.69/month billed every two years (–75%, AdGuard's “Best Choice”). A free plan offers 3 GB/month and 2 devices. All prices are from adguard-vpn.com/en/license.html and VAT may apply.