vpn-matrix.com earns nothing from this entry. The link to the provider website is a source, not a recommendation.
Who owns this
Parent company
Ziff Davis
Brands in the same group
- IPVanish this entry
- Encrypt.meabsorbed
- ibVPNabsorbed
- SaferVPNdiscontinued
- StrongVPN
Further brands according to the source: StrongVPN (also Ziff Davis / NetProtect family per StrongVPN disclosures)
This group also owns review and comparison sites
none documented
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
- US District Court S.D. Indiana, Case 1:16-mj-00487-TAB, Document 2, eingereicht 14.07.2016Courtretrieved 08/17/2026
- TorrentFreak: IPVanish No-Logging VPN Led Homeland Security to Comcast UserPressretrieved 08/17/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- No-Log VPN AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- April 2025 Schellman auditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
- CyberInsider: IPVanish Confirms No-Logs Policy in New Independent AuditPressretrieved 08/17/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Q2 Transparency Report with zero user data disclosuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- IPVanish Trust CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- IPVanish About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- IPVanish activeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
- IPVanish No-Log-SeiteVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- IPVanish Trust Center, Abschnitt RAM-Only ServersVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
All criteria
Empty cells mean we lack the source.
Company and ownership
20/21 sourcedLegal company name
company.legal_name
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trademark holder, if different
company.brand_owner
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Year founded
company.founded
- IPVanish About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Headquarters (country)
company.hq_country
- IPVanish Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- No-log policy © Ziff DavisVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Other relevant jurisdictions
company.jurisdictions
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Intelligence alliance of the home country
company.eyes_alliance
- IPVanish, a Ziff Davis companyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Parent group / holding
company.parent
- No Log VPN Policy footerVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Ziff Davis brandsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ownership structure
company.ownership_type
- Ziff Davis corporate siteVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Ziff Davis companyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Leadership team publicly named
company.team_public
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Verifiable postal address for legal service
company.address_verifiable
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Sister VPN brands in the group
company.sister_vpn_brands
- Ziff DavisVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- StrongVPN Privacy Policy – Ziff DavisVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
- IPVanish PartnersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
- IPVanish PartnersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
- IPVanish PartnersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
- IPVanish affiliate marketingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- IPVanish About UsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Operating status
company.status
- IPVanish homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Discontinuation date
company.discontinued_date
We have no source for this criterion.
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- IPVanish activeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Logging and data collection
16/16 sourcedCore statement of the logging policy
logging.policy_summary
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- No Log VPN PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Activity and traffic logs
logging.activity_logs
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- No-Log VPN Audit blogVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Connection logs
logging.connection_logs
- Is IPVanish Safe? AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- No Log PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the real IP address
logging.source_ip_stored
- Audit confirms no original IPVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Does not log IP addressesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
- No Log PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
- Does not collect connection timestampsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
- IPVanish PartnersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Signup simplified to email + paymentVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
- Privacy Policy – Firebase aggregated analyticsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- aggregated anonymous dataVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
- IPVanish Tools, Abschnitt Tools Used for VPN ApplicationsVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
- IPVanish Tools, Abschnitt Tools Used for VPN ApplicationsVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
- Privacy Policy | IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Evidence, audits and track record
13/17 sourcedIndependent no-logs audit
trust.nolog_audit
- IPVanish Completes New Independent No-Log VPN AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Schellman ComplianceVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- No-Log VPN AuditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- April 2025 Schellman auditVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
- Audit announcement blogVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
We have no source for this criterion.
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
- CyberInsider: IPVanish Confirms No-Logs Policy in New Independent AuditPressretrieved 08/17/2026
Audit frequency
trust.audit_cadence
- Second audit mentionedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- US District Court S.D. Indiana, Case 1:16-mj-00487-TAB, Document 2, eingereicht 14.07.2016Courtretrieved 08/17/2026
- TorrentFreak: IPVanish No-Logging VPN Led Homeland Security to Comcast UserPressretrieved 08/17/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Q2 Transparency Report with zero user data disclosuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
- IPVanish Trust CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
We have no source for this criterion.
Bug bounty programme
trust.bug_bounty
- No-log page footer VDPVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source clients
trust.opensource_clients
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source server side
trust.opensource_server
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Reproducible builds
trust.reproducible_builds
We have no source for this criterion.
Available on F-Droid
trust.fdroid_available
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Listings by independent bodies
trust.independent_recommendations
We have no source for this criterion.
Protocols and cryptography
17/17 sourcedWireGuard
crypto.wireguard
- WireGuard VPN nav/featureVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- IPVanish homepageVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over UDP
crypto.openvpn_udp
- OpenVPN listedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over TCP
crypto.openvpn_tcp
- OpenVPN listedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
- The Best VPN Features | IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
- The Best VPN Features | IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
- IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
- IPVanish protocolsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Perfect forward secrecy
crypto.pfs
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Post-quantum key exchange
crypto.post_quantum
- IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own DNS resolvers
crypto.own_dns
- Private DNS on every VPN serverVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
DNS leak protection
crypto.dns_leak_protection
- DNS Leak ProtectionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 handling
crypto.ipv6_handling
- IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
WebRTC protection or guidance
crypto.webrtc_guidance
- IPVanish DNS Leak ProtectionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation methods
crypto.obfuscation
- The Best VPN Features | IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usability behind the Great Firewall
crypto.works_in_china
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Features
19/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
- Kill SwitchVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Split tunneling
features.split_tunneling
- Split Tunneling listedVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Multihop
features.multihop
- Double HopVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tor integration (Onion over VPN)
features.tor_integration
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Port forwarding
features.port_forwarding
- IPVanish Support: Port ForwardingVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Surcharge for a dedicated IP
features.dedicated_ip
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
We have no source for this criterion.
Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
- IPVanish Support: IPVanish Threat ProtectionVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
- IPVanish Support: Threat Protection ProVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- IPVanish Threat Protection ProVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
- IPVanish DNS Leak ProtectionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
- IPVanish Support: Kill Switch, Abschnitt WindowsVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
- IPVanish Support: Using the IPVanish Trusted Networks FeatureVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- IPVanish Support: Automatic StartupVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Private device network (mesh)
features.mesh_private_net
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
GPS location override (Android)
features.gps_spoofing
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Traffic analysis defence
features.traffic_analysis_defense
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 inside the tunnel
features.ipv6_tunnel
- IPVanish DNS Leak ProtectionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation without configuration
features.stealth_default
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Servers and network
8/12 sourcedNumber of servers
network.server_count
- 3,400+ servers in 150 locationsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of countries
network.country_count
- 150 locationsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of cities
network.city_count
- IPVanish VPN ServersVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Virtual locations
network.virtual_locations
We have no source for this criterion.
RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
- RAM-based servers in 10 locations; most still traditionalVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
We have no source for this criterion.
Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
We have no source for this criterion.
10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
We have no source for this criterion.
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
- IPVanish Support: LimitsVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Public server list
network.server_list_public
- IPVanish Support: Where can I find IPVanish server address list?Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- IPVanish VPN Servers, Hinweis auf die App für die aktuelle ServerlisteVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Public status page
network.status_page
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apps and platforms
16/16 sourcedWindows app
apps.windows
- VPN apps for desktop/mobileVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
macOS app
apps.macos
- macOS/iOS diagnostic logsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- desktop appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux app with GUI
apps.linux_gui
- Trust/apps: LinuxVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
- Linux VPN setup guidesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android app
apps.android
- mobile appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Google Play Store purchasesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
iOS app
apps.ios
- Apple App StoreVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- mobileVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android TV app
apps.androidtv
- streaming devicesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- streaming appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apple TV app
apps.appletv
- Apple TV app blog mentionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Fire TV app
apps.firetv
- Fire TVVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
- IPVanish native apps onlyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
- IPVanishVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Router support
apps.router_support
- IPVanish router setupVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
- IPVanish macOS Apple SiliconVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
- IPVanish GUI appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- One account, unlimited devicesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
- IPVanish account requiredVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account, pricing and payment
16/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
- Web signup: email + payment; App Store can skip emailVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account model
pricing.account_model
- Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Monero
pricing.monero
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
- Privacy Policy payment methodsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Lightning
pricing.lightning
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
PayPal
pricing.paypal
- PayPal etc. payment methodsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- credit card informationVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
We have no source for this criterion.
Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
- IPVanish Pläne und PreiseVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
- IPVanish Pläne und PreiseVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Free tier and its limits
pricing.free_tier
- IPVanish Then & Now, Zeilen TRIAL und EMERGENCY VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Money-back window
pricing.moneyback_days
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cancellation path
pricing.cancellation_ease
- IPVanish accountVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usage and performance
9/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
- IPVanish Support: LimitsVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- IPVanish Terms of Service, Abschnitt Copyright Protected MaterialsTerms of serviceretrieved 08/17/2026
Streaming unblocking officially advertised
usage.streaming_officially
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Netflix regions reported
usage.netflix_regions_reported
- CNET: Best VPNs We've Tested (2026), Abschnitt IPVanishPressretrieved 08/17/2026
Other streaming services
usage.other_streaming_services
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bandwidth cap
usage.bandwidth_cap
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Data cap
usage.data_cap
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Speed measurement references
usage.speed_references
- CNET: Best VPNs We've Tested (2026), Abschnitt IPVanishMeasurementretrieved 08/17/2026
Latency and gaming suitability
usage.latency_gaming
We have no source for this criterion.
SMTP and port 25 handling
usage.smtp_policy
- IPVanish FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Official support in restrictive countries
usage.restrictive_countries_support
- IPVanish Support: Does your VPN work in my country?Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- IPVanish Terms of Service, Abschnitte Use of Services und Export Control LawsTerms of serviceretrieved 08/17/2026
Support and documentation
5/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Email or ticket support
support.email
- Support Team / dsar.ipvanish.comVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
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
- IPVanish Cookies, Eintrag ZenDeskVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- IPVanish Tools, Eintrag ZenDeskVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Self-service account deletion
support.account_deletion_easy
- IPVanish Support: How do I delete my IPVanish account?Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Provider website hygiene
4/5 sourcedSSL Labs grade of the website
site.ssl_grade
We have no source for this criterion.
URL of the warrant canary
site.canary_page
- IPVanish VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
- IPVanish Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
- IPVanish No-Log-SeiteVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- IPVanish Trust Center, Abschnitt RAM-Only ServersVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
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