About Us
At ExpVPN, our team of experienced VPN analysts focuses exclusively on testing and evaluating VPN services. Every review is based on hands-on research, real-world speed and security testing, and a transparent evaluation process. We operate independently and publish unbiased insights you can trust to make informed privacy decisions.
Our Mission
At ExpVPN, our mission is simple: to help you choose a VPN that genuinely protects your privacy. We are an independent VPN review platform, built on hands-on research, technical testing, and transparent methodology not sponsorships or paid rankings.
We review VPNs because we believe online privacy is a basic right, and every user deserves clear, honest, and evidence-based guidance in a complex industry.
Our Vision
Our goal is to become one of the most trusted VPN review platforms globally by:
- Expanding our test environments
- Introducing deeper protocol-level analysis
- Publishing quarterly transparency reports
- Reviewing more privacy and cybersecurity tools
- Continuing to uphold strict independence and evidence-based research
Your Trust Matters
You rely on us to provide honest, accurate, and unbiased information.
We take that responsibility seriously.
ExpVPN exists to help you make secure, confident choices about your online privacy backed by real testing and expert analysis.
Review Experts
Who We Are
ExpVPN is run by a team of experienced VPN analysts, cybersecurity researchers, and tech evaluators with more than a decade of expertise in:
Digital privacy & security
VPN testing & performance benchmarking
Network behavior analysis
Cybersecurity trends & compliance research
Technical product evaluation
Our background includes working with digital product teams, conducting large-scale testing, and leading technical research in global markets experience that directly shapes the accuracy and depth of our VPN reviews.
We are not affiliated with any VPN provider, nor do we operate or promote our own VPN services.
Why You Can Trust Our Reviews
The VPN industry is filled with exaggerated claims, unclear policies, and biased reviews. ExpVPN was launched to solve this problem by offering:
- Hands-on testing instead of marketing talk
- Evidence-based scoring instead of opinions
- Independence instead of sponsored rankings
- Technical explanations written for real users
Everything we publish must meet our internal standards for accuracy, verification, and transparency.
Our Testing Methodology
Every VPN we review goes through a structured, repeatable, and verifiable test process conducted by our research team.
We evaluate VPNs on the factors that truly matter:
We verify:
- Encryption standards
- VPN protocols
- Kill switch reliability
- DNS, IP & WebRTC leak protection
- Logging policies & privacy claims
- Jurisdiction, ownership & parent companies
- History of audits, breaches, or controversies
Using multiple global test environments, we measure:
- Download speeds
- Upload speeds
- Latency (ping)
- Server consistency across regions
- Performance during long sessions
We test VPN access for platforms including:
- Netflix
- BBC iPlayer
- Disney+
- Hulu
- Amazon Prime Video
We check:
- Server support for P2P
- Speed during file sharing
- Privacy protection during torrenting
We assess:
- App design & ease of use
- Device compatibility
- Feature quality (split tunneling, multi-hop, obfuscation)
- Customer support reliability
We evaluate:
- Subscription pricing
- Refund policies
- Real value vs. competitors
All testing is performed manually and updated regularly to stay accurate and trustworthy.
Editorial Independence
To maintain absolute transparency, ExpVPN follows strict editorial rules:
- We do not accept payments from VPN companies to influence rankings or reviews.
- VPN providers cannot buy placement on our site.
- Affiliate partnerships never affect scores or recommendations.
- All reviews must be backed by actual testing notes and evidence.
- Conflicts of interest are disclosed openly and immediately.
Our priority is user trust not advertiser interests.
Our Commitment to Transparency
We openly share our values so you can evaluate our trustworthiness:
- We maintain a clear, public testing methodology.
- We regularly update reviews and retest VPNs that make major changes.
- We publish honest pros, cons, and limitations even if it hurts rankings.
- We never use fear-based or misleading marketing tactics.
- We disclose affiliate links clearly and explain how we are funded.
Transparency isn’t optional for us it’s the foundation of our credibility.
Experience Unmatched Online Privacy with Our VPN Experts
Meet the team
VPN EXPERTS
Wilson O'Connell
Founder, CEO
Clark Streich
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Shannon Tillman
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Fernando Feil
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Carole Moore
Finance Manager
Eddie Greenfelder
Senior Developer
Rosalie Wolf
Senior Designer
Vernon Schamberger
Support Manager
Flora Kohler
Marketing Assistent