X-VPN

59 of 158 criteria sourced · 63 % unsourcedProvider websiteView in the matrixJSON export

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Who owns this

We have no sourced parent company for X-VPN. That does not mean there is none.

Audits and incidents

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

Warrant canary

trust.warrant_canary

noneprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

All criteria

Empty cells mean we lack the source.

Company and ownership

9/21 sourced

Legal company name

company.legal_name

LIGHTNINGLINK NETWORKS PTE. LTD.provider claim

Trademark holder, if different

company.brand_owner

We have no source for this criterion.

Year founded

company.founded

2017provider claim

Headquarters (country)

company.hq_country

SGprovider claim

Other relevant jurisdictions

company.jurisdictions

We have no source for this criterion.

Intelligence alliance of the home country

company.eyes_alliance

noneconfirmed

Parent group / holding

company.parent

LIGHTNINGLINK NETWORKS PTE. LTD.provider claim

Beneficial owners publicly known

company.ubo_public

We have no source for this criterion.

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

noprovider claim

Sister VPN brands in the group

company.sister_vpn_brands

We have no source for this criterion.

Group owns VPN review and comparison sites

company.owns_review_sites

We have no source for this criterion.

Runs an affiliate programme

company.affiliate_program

We have no source for this criterion.

Typical commission rate

company.affiliate_commission

We have no source for this criterion.

YouTube and influencer sponsoring

company.influencer_sponsoring

We have no source for this criterion.

Documented misleading advertising claims

company.misleading_claims

We have no source for this criterion.

Acquisition history / former name

company.acquisition_history

We have no source for this criterion.

Operating status

company.status

activeconfirmed
  • X-VPN
    Vendor 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

We have no source for this criterion.

Logging and data collection

7/16 sourced

Core statement of the logging policy

logging.policy_summary

No-logs: does not collect/store/log VPN traffic data or online activity including source/destination IPs, browsing, DNS, transferred content.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

We have no source for this criterion.

Recording of transferred data volume

logging.bandwidth_logged

We have no source for this criterion.

Enforcement of the device limit

logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement

We have no source for this criterion.

Minimum account data required

logging.account_data_minimum

Account data per privacy policy; Singapore operatorprovider claim

Telemetry in the apps

logging.app_telemetry

We have no source for this criterion.

Trackers and SDKs in the Android app

logging.thirdparty_sdks_android

We have no source for this criterion.

Trackers in the iOS app

logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios

We have no source for this criterion.

Trackers and cookies on the website

logging.website_trackers

We have no source for this criterion.

Data shared with third parties

logging.data_shared_with

We have no source for this criterion.

Retention periods stated in the policy

logging.retention_period

We have no source for this criterion.

EU representative named under GDPR

logging.gdpr_representative

noprovider claim

Evidence, audits and track record

5/17 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

We have no source for this criterion.

Transparency report

trust.transparency_report

We have no source for this criterion.

Warrant canary

trust.warrant_canary

noneprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

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
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Open source server side

trust.opensource_server

noprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Reproducible builds

trust.reproducible_builds

We have no source for this criterion.

Available on F-Droid

trust.fdroid_available

noprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Listings by independent bodies

trust.independent_recommendations

We have no source for this criterion.

Protocols and cryptography

7/17 sourced

WireGuard

crypto.wireguard

yesprovider claim

OpenVPN over UDP

crypto.openvpn_udp

yesprovider claim

OpenVPN over TCP

crypto.openvpn_tcp

We have no source for this criterion.

IKEv2/IPsec

crypto.ikev2

We have no source for this criterion.

Proprietary protocol

crypto.proprietary_protocol

Everest Protocolprovider claim

Legacy protocols still offered

crypto.legacy_protocols

We have no source for this criterion.

Default data cipher

crypto.data_cipher_default

AES-256confirmed
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Weakest accepted cipher

crypto.data_cipher_weakest

We have no source for this criterion.

Key exchange and authentication

crypto.handshake

We have no source for this criterion.

Perfect forward secrecy

crypto.pfs

yesprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Post-quantum key exchange

crypto.post_quantum

not availableprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Own DNS resolvers

crypto.own_dns

We have no source for this criterion.

DNS leak protection

crypto.dns_leak_protection

We have no source for this criterion.

IPv6 handling

crypto.ipv6_handling

We have no source for this criterion.

WebRTC protection or guidance

crypto.webrtc_guidance

We have no source for this criterion.

Obfuscation methods

crypto.obfuscation

Everest protocolprovider claim

Usability behind the Great Firewall

crypto.works_in_china

We have no source for this criterion.

Features

5/20 sourced

Kill switch

features.killswitch

per applicationprovider claim

Permanent lockdown

features.killswitch_permanent

We have no source for this criterion.

Split tunneling

features.split_tunneling

We have no source for this criterion.

Multihop

features.multihop

fixed routesprovider claim

Tor integration (Onion over VPN)

features.tor_integration

noprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Port forwarding

features.port_forwarding

not availableprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Surcharge for a dedicated IP

features.dedicated_ip

We have no source for this criterion.

SOCKS5 proxy

features.socks5

We have no source for this criterion.

HTTP proxy

features.http_proxy

We have no source for this criterion.

Smart DNS

features.smart_dns

We have no source for this criterion.

Ad and tracker filtering in DNS

features.adblock_dns

We have no source for this criterion.

Malware and phishing filter

features.malware_filter

We have no source for this criterion.

Custom DNS servers allowed

features.custom_dns_allowed

We have no source for this criterion.

Local network access toggle

features.lan_access_toggle

We have no source for this criterion.

Auto connect rules

features.autoconnect_rules

We have no source for this criterion.

Private device network (mesh)

features.mesh_private_net

noprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

GPS location override (Android)

features.gps_spoofing

We have no source for this criterion.

Traffic analysis defence

features.traffic_analysis_defense

We have no source for this criterion.

IPv6 inside the tunnel

features.ipv6_tunnel

We have no source for this criterion.

Obfuscation without configuration

features.stealth_default

We have no source for this criterion.

Servers and network

4/12 sourced

Number of servers

network.server_count

10,000 Serverprovider claim

Number of countries

network.country_count

80 Laenderprovider claim

Number of cities

network.city_count

250 Staedteprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Virtual locations

network.virtual_locations

not labelledprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

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

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

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

13/16 sourced

Windows app

apps.windows

native appprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

macOS app

apps.macos

native appprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Linux app with GUI

apps.linux_gui

native appprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Linux command line

apps.linux_cli

We have no source for this criterion.

Android app

apps.android

native appprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

iOS app

apps.ios

native appprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Android TV app

apps.androidtv

native appprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Apple TV app

apps.appletv

native appprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Fire TV app

apps.firetv

native appprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Browser extension

apps.browser_ext

own extensionprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Type of browser extension

apps.browser_ext_type

standalone browser proxyprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Router support

apps.router_support

Router download path listedprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Native build for Apple Silicon

apps.macos_arm_native

We have no source for this criterion.

Command line documented

apps.cli_documented

We have no source for this criterion.

Simultaneous devices

apps.simultaneous_devices

Up to 5 devicesconfirmed
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Usable without an account

apps.no_account_needed

yesprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Account, pricing and payment

5/17 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

We have no source for this criterion.

Effective price on the longest term

pricing.effective_price_longest

We have no source for this criterion.

Price change at renewal

pricing.renewal_price_hike

We have no source for this criterion.

Flat pricing without permanent discounts

pricing.flat_pricing

We have no source for this criterion.

Free tier and its limits

pricing.free_tier

Free VPN offeredprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Money-back window

pricing.moneyback_days

We have no source for this criterion.

Cancellation path

pricing.cancellation_ease

We have no source for this criterion.

Usage and performance

2/10 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
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Netflix regions reported

usage.netflix_regions_reported

We have no source for this criterion.

Other streaming services

usage.other_streaming_services

Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, Sky Go, ITV Hub, ESPN, Stanprovider claim
  • X-VPN
    Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026

Bandwidth cap

usage.bandwidth_cap

We have no source for this criterion.

Data cap

usage.data_cap

We have no source for this criterion.

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

We have no source for this criterion.

Official support in restrictive countries

usage.restrictive_countries_support

We have no source for this criterion.

Support and documentation

1/7 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

We have no source for this criterion.

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

We have no source for this criterion.

Self-service account deletion

support.account_deletion_easy

We have no source for this criterion.

Provider website hygiene

1/5 sourced

SSL Labs grade of the website

site.ssl_grade

A+confirmed

Tracker load of the website

site.cookie_privacy_impact

We have no source for this criterion.

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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