I have lost count of the number of VPNs I've used over the past 15 years. Some were good, some were bad, and some - I'm sorry to say - were free. Luckily, I have now learned my lesson, and I know to stick to NordVPN.
I've used all of the major VPNs, either to review or as my long-term privacy solution. But NordVPN is the one provider I come back to time and time again. If you're looking for a new VPN or want to get one for the first time, here are 5 reasons to choose NordVPN. Even if you're happy with your current provider, I doubt you are happy as I am.
1. It'll keep your search history private
It's bad enough to think that governments and huge corporations are keeping tabs on everything you look at online, but now more and more countries are requiring you to upload your ID to access adult content. It's a massive data breach waiting to happen. A VPN can help ensure that your search history is known only to you, and can get you out of having to upload your ID.
This will always be the biggest argument for getting NordVPN. After all, the idea that every search (whether its a personal interest, health issue, or private subject) is being recorded is quite sickening - especially when you consider the times you've Googled stuff for friends, family, or children.
2. NordVPN is a great gaming VPN
NordVPN is an ideal VPN for gamers. This is primarily because it helps to ensure a reliable connection with low ping. ISPs use a method referred to as "traffic shaping," which allows them to prioritize different internet access based on use. So, browsing or streaming music will likely have a lower priority than business data, as might gaming. By encrypting data with a VPN, ISPs cannot accurately determine the use, reducing the likelihood of it being deprioritized.
Also, because NordVPN has servers all around the world (in 165 locations), it is ideal for accessing new game servers. This has particular advantages with MMORPGs, but can be helpful with "battle royale" games too, where permitted.
3. You can Netflix and chill with any regional library
A great use for VPNs is to access regional movie and TV shows from streaming services that you subscribe to. Many services highlight their support for Netflix, and NordVPN is among them.
So why choose NordVPN for this? Well, it's about reliability. VPN services and Netflix have been playing a game of cat-and-mouse for years. A VPN offers access via its range of international server locations, then Netflix blocks the VPN server IPs, so new IPs are established… and the game continues.
Only a handful of VPNs are able to offer reliable access to overseas streaming libraries, and NordVPN is one of them. (and it works with Disney Plus, too!)
4. NordVPN takes privacy seriously
Some VPNs wave the notion of privacy around as a sales strategy. But NordVPN is at the forefront of VPN innovation, developing new protocols, introducing new features, and even offering an international travel eSIM.
I've also been fortunate enough to see NordVPN's no logs policy in practice, first-hand. In 2018, with the launch of its first driveless servers (they rely purely on RAM, the OS loaded into memory over the network), I was invited to dial in and enjoy a demo. The professionalism and expertise of the team at Nord was clear to see; these people live and breathe privacy.
5. NordVPN has some great deals
While I think NordVPN is the best VPN provider around, I do get a little frustrated with it from time to time. This happens when I get an email about the latest VPN deals and discover it's running a discount for new customers that I've missed out on!
NordVPN is a reliable service that is the number one VPN choice for so many users. Its wide selection of servers and support for multiple purposes almost make choosing it a no-brainer.