AdGuard VPN

120 of 158 criteria sourced · 24 % unsourcedProvider websiteView in the matrixJSON export

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Who owns this

Parent company

AdGuard

Brands in the same group

  • AdGuard VPN this entry

Further brands according to the source: AdGuard Ad Blocker and AdGuard DNS from same company

This group also owns review and comparison sites

none

If the same group tests its own service, that review is not independent. That is noted here as ownership only.

Audits and incidents

Sourced facts with dates only, no judgements. Ongoing proceedings are marked as such.

Tested in court or by authorities

trust.court_tested

Am 08.07.2024 entfernte Apple AdGuard VPN auf Anordnung der russischen Aufsichtsbehörde Roskomnadzor aus dem russischen App Store. Laut TechCrunch bestätigte AdGuard-Sprecherin Ekaterina Kachalova den Erhalt des entsprechenden Apple-Schreibens vom selben Tag; die Entfernung betraf laut Bericht rund 25 VPN-Apps insgesamt.confirmed

Transparency report

trust.transparency_report

regularprovider claim

Warrant canary

trust.warrant_canary

present and currentprovider claim

Acquisition history / former name

company.acquisition_history

none — AdGuard Software Limitedprovider claim

Documented misleading advertising claims

company.misleading_claims

none_knownprovider claim

User base migrated to

company.user_base_migrated_to

noneprovider claim

All criteria

Empty cells mean we lack the source.

Company and ownership

20/21 sourced

Legal company name

company.legal_name

ADGUARD SOFTWARE LIMITEDprovider claim

Trademark holder, if different

company.brand_owner

AdGuardconfirmed

Year founded

company.founded

2009provider claim

Headquarters (country)

company.hq_country

CYprovider claim

Other relevant jurisdictions

company.jurisdictions

Cyprus (AdGuard Software Limited)provider claim

Intelligence alliance of the home country

company.eyes_alliance

noneconfirmed

Parent group / holding

company.parent

AdGuard Software Limitedprovider claim

Beneficial owners publicly known

company.ubo_public

partly knownprovider claim

Ownership structure

company.ownership_type

founder ownedprovider claim

Leadership team publicly named

company.team_public

noprovider claim

Verifiable postal address for legal service

company.address_verifiable

yesprovider claim

Sister VPN brands in the group

company.sister_vpn_brands

AdGuard Ad Blocker and AdGuard DNS from same companyprovider claim

Group owns VPN review and comparison sites

company.owns_review_sites

noneprovider claim

Runs an affiliate programme

company.affiliate_program

yesprovider claim

Typical commission rate

company.affiliate_commission

AdGuard affiliate programprovider claim

YouTube and influencer sponsoring

company.influencer_sponsoring

occasionalprovider claim

Documented misleading advertising claims

company.misleading_claims

none_knownprovider claim

Acquisition history / former name

company.acquisition_history

none — AdGuard Software Limitedprovider claim

Operating status

company.status

activeconfirmed

Discontinuation date

company.discontinued_date

We have no source for this criterion.

User base migrated to

company.user_base_migrated_to

noneprovider claim

Logging and data collection

16/16 sourced

Core statement of the logging policy

logging.policy_summary

Does not collect logs on VPN servers and does not know websites visited; collects only info necessary for products.provider claim

Activity and traffic logs

logging.activity_logs

noneprovider claim

Connection logs

logging.connection_logs

noneprovider claim

Storage of the real IP address

logging.source_ip_stored

not storedprovider claim

Storage of the assigned VPN IP

logging.assigned_ip_stored

not storedprovider claim

Precision of stored timestamps

logging.timestamps_stored

noneprovider claim

Recording of transferred data volume

logging.bandwidth_logged

not recordedprovider claim

Enforcement of the device limit

logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement

Up to 10 devicesprovider claim

Minimum account data required

logging.account_data_minimum

Email for account; free tier available without paid licenseprovider claim

Telemetry in the apps

logging.app_telemetry

opt inprovider claim

Trackers and SDKs in the Android app

logging.thirdparty_sdks_android

Minimal; AdGuard privacy-focusedprovider claim

Trackers in the iOS app

logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios

Minimal; AdGuard privacy-focusedprovider claim

Trackers and cookies on the website

logging.website_trackers

Self-hosted analytics; no third-party trackers on AdGuard sitesprovider claim

Data shared with third parties

logging.data_shared_with

AdGuard group per privacy policyprovider claim

Retention periods stated in the policy

logging.retention_period

No VPN logs; account data per AdGuard privacy policyprovider claim

EU representative named under GDPR

logging.gdpr_representative

yesprovider claim

Evidence, audits and track record

9/17 sourced

Independent no-logs audit

trust.nolog_audit

noprovider claim

No-logs audit details

trust.nolog_audit_details

We have no source for this criterion.

Audit report published

trust.audit_report_public

We have no source for this criterion.

App and client audits

trust.app_audits

We have no source for this criterion.

Infrastructure and server audits

trust.infra_audit

We have no source for this criterion.

Audit frequency

trust.audit_cadence

We have no source for this criterion.

Tested in court or by authorities

trust.court_tested

Am 08.07.2024 entfernte Apple AdGuard VPN auf Anordnung der russischen Aufsichtsbehörde Roskomnadzor aus dem russischen App Store. Laut TechCrunch bestätigte AdGuard-Sprecherin Ekaterina Kachalova den Erhalt des entsprechenden Apple-Schreibens vom selben Tag; die Entfernung betraf laut Bericht rund 25 VPN-Apps insgesamt.confirmed

Transparency report

trust.transparency_report

regularprovider claim

Warrant canary

trust.warrant_canary

present and currentprovider claim

Security incidents and data leaks

trust.breach_history

We have no source for this criterion.

Bug bounty programme

trust.bug_bounty

We have no source for this criterion.

Handling of reported vulnerabilities

trust.cve_handling

We have no source for this criterion.

Open source clients

trust.opensource_clients

noneprovider claim

Open source server side

trust.opensource_server

noprovider claim

Reproducible builds

trust.reproducible_builds

noprovider claim

Available on F-Droid

trust.fdroid_available

noprovider claim

Listings by independent bodies

trust.independent_recommendations

Die Öffnung des TrustTunnel-Protokolls als Open Source im Januar 2026 wurde unabhängig unter anderem von TechRadar und BetaNews aufgegriffen.confirmed

Protocols and cryptography

17/17 sourced

WireGuard

crypto.wireguard

noprovider claim

OpenVPN over UDP

crypto.openvpn_udp

noprovider claim

OpenVPN over TCP

crypto.openvpn_tcp

noprovider claim

IKEv2/IPsec

crypto.ikev2

noprovider claim

Proprietary protocol

crypto.proprietary_protocol

AdGuard VPN protocol (disguises VPN traffic)provider claim

Legacy protocols still offered

crypto.legacy_protocols

noneprovider claim

Default data cipher

crypto.data_cipher_default

AES-256confirmed

Weakest accepted cipher

crypto.data_cipher_weakest

AES-256provider claim

Key exchange and authentication

crypto.handshake

AdGuard VPN protocol; WireGuardprovider claim

Perfect forward secrecy

crypto.pfs

yesprovider claim

Post-quantum key exchange

crypto.post_quantum

not availableprovider claim

Own DNS resolvers

crypto.own_dns

yesprovider claim

DNS leak protection

crypto.dns_leak_protection

yesprovider claim

IPv6 handling

crypto.ipv6_handling

unclearprovider claim

WebRTC protection or guidance

crypto.webrtc_guidance

noprovider claim

Obfuscation methods

crypto.obfuscation

Unique AdGuard VPN protocol to avoid VPN blocksprovider claim

Usability behind the Great Firewall

crypto.works_in_china

does not workprovider claim

Features

20/20 sourced

Kill switch

features.killswitch

per applicationprovider claim

Permanent lockdown

features.killswitch_permanent

noprovider claim

Split tunneling

features.split_tunneling

Decide for which websites or apps VPN should be onprovider claim

Multihop

features.multihop

not availableprovider claim

Tor integration (Onion over VPN)

features.tor_integration

noprovider claim

Port forwarding

features.port_forwarding

not availableprovider claim

Surcharge for a dedicated IP

features.dedicated_ip

€0.00provider claim

SOCKS5 proxy

features.socks5

yesprovider claim

HTTP proxy

features.http_proxy

noprovider claim

Smart DNS

features.smart_dns

noprovider claim

Ad and tracker filtering in DNS

features.adblock_dns

configurableprovider claim

Malware and phishing filter

features.malware_filter

yesprovider claim

Custom DNS servers allowed

features.custom_dns_allowed

yesprovider claim

Local network access toggle

features.lan_access_toggle

noprovider claim

Auto connect rules

features.autoconnect_rules

noprovider claim

Private device network (mesh)

features.mesh_private_net

noprovider claim

GPS location override (Android)

features.gps_spoofing

noprovider claim

Traffic analysis defence

features.traffic_analysis_defense

noprovider claim

IPv6 inside the tunnel

features.ipv6_tunnel

noprovider claim

Obfuscation without configuration

features.stealth_default

noprovider claim

Servers and network

3/12 sourced

Number of servers

network.server_count

We have no source for this criterion.

Number of countries

network.country_count

70 Laenderprovider claim

Number of cities

network.city_count

We have no source for this criterion.

Virtual locations

network.virtual_locations

We have no source for this criterion.

RAM-only servers (diskless)

network.ram_only

We have no source for this criterion.

Hardware ownership

network.ownership

We have no source for this criterion.

Own AS (autonomous system)

network.own_asn

noprovider claim

10 Gbps ports

network.10g_servers

noprovider claim

P2P and file sharing

network.p2p_servers

We have no source for this criterion.

Public server list

network.server_list_public

We have no source for this criterion.

Public status page

network.status_page

We have no source for this criterion.

Known upstream hosting providers

network.hosting_providers

We have no source for this criterion.

Apps and platforms

16/16 sourced

Windows app

apps.windows

native appprovider claim

macOS app

apps.macos

native appprovider claim

Linux app with GUI

apps.linux_gui

native appprovider claim

Linux command line

apps.linux_cli

native appprovider claim

Android app

apps.android

native appprovider claim

iOS app

apps.ios

native appprovider claim

Android TV app

apps.androidtv

native appprovider claim

Apple TV app

apps.appletv

native appprovider claim

Fire TV app

apps.firetv

not availableprovider claim

Browser extension

apps.browser_ext

own extensionprovider claim

Type of browser extension

apps.browser_ext_type

controls the desktop appprovider claim

Router support

apps.router_support

Install on router to secure networkprovider claim

Native build for Apple Silicon

apps.macos_arm_native

yesprovider claim

Command line documented

apps.cli_documented

noprovider claim

Simultaneous devices

apps.simultaneous_devices

Up to 10 devices on paid plans (2 on free)confirmed

Usable without an account

apps.no_account_needed

noprovider claim

Account, pricing and payment

10/17 sourced

Data required at signup

pricing.signup_email_required

We have no source for this criterion.

Account model

pricing.account_model

email as loginprovider claim

Cash by mail

pricing.cash_by_mail

We have no source for this criterion.

Monero

pricing.monero

We have no source for this criterion.

Bitcoin

pricing.bitcoin

yesprovider claim

Lightning

pricing.lightning

We have no source for this criterion.

Retail gift cards

pricing.retail_giftcards

We have no source for this criterion.

PayPal

pricing.paypal

yesprovider claim

Credit and debit card

pricing.credit_card

yesprovider claim

SEPA payment

pricing.sepa

We have no source for this criterion.

Monthly price

pricing.monthly_price

€11.99provider claim

Effective price on the longest term

pricing.effective_price_longest

€2.99provider claim

Price change at renewal

pricing.renewal_price_hike

We have no source for this criterion.

Flat pricing without permanent discounts

pricing.flat_pricing

noprovider claim

Free tier and its limits

pricing.free_tier

3 GB free VPN traffic monthly (more via activities)provider claim

Money-back window

pricing.moneyback_days

30 Tageprovider claim

Cancellation path

pricing.cancellation_ease

cancel in accountprovider claim

Usage and performance

4/10 sourced

P2P policy in the terms of service

usage.p2p_policy

We have no source for this criterion.

Streaming unblocking officially advertised

usage.streaming_officially

yesprovider claim

Netflix regions reported

usage.netflix_regions_reported

We have no source for this criterion.

Other streaming services

usage.other_streaming_services

We have no source for this criterion.

Bandwidth cap

usage.bandwidth_cap

cappedprovider claim

Data cap

usage.data_cap

Free: 3 GB/month; paid: unlimited traffic per pricing FAQprovider claim

Speed measurement references

usage.speed_references

We have no source for this criterion.

Latency and gaming suitability

usage.latency_gaming

We have no source for this criterion.

SMTP and port 25 handling

usage.smtp_policy

Not documented on fetched AdGuard VPN pagesprovider claim

Official support in restrictive countries

usage.restrictive_countries_support

We have no source for this criterion.

Support and documentation

3/7 sourced

24/7 live chat

support.livechat_247

We have no source for this criterion.

Email or ticket support

support.email

yesprovider claim

Telephone support

support.phone

noprovider claim

German-language support

support.german_language

We have no source for this criterion.

Documentation assessment

support.docs_quality

We have no source for this criterion.

Self-hosted chat widget

support.selfhosted_chat

noprovider claim

Self-service account deletion

support.account_deletion_easy

We have no source for this criterion.

Provider website hygiene

2/5 sourced

SSL Labs grade of the website

site.ssl_grade

Bconfirmed

Tracker load of the website

site.cookie_privacy_impact

Startseite verwendet laut eigenem Hinweis nur essentielle Cookies: 'We use essential cookies only. No ads or trackers.'provider claim

URL of the warrant canary

site.canary_page

We have no source for this criterion.

Length and readability of the legal documents

site.tos_readability

We have no source for this criterion.

Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms

site.claims_vs_reality

We have no source for this criterion.

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