NordVPN Review
The all-rounder that does almost everything brilliantly
Last updated 1 September 2025
Our verdict
NordVPN is our top pick for UK users in 2025. It pairs class-leading speeds with rock-solid security and unblocks every major UK streaming service we tested, all backed by an independently audited no-logs policy.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Blazing-fast NordLynx (WireGuard) protocol
- Reliably unblocks BBC iPlayer, Netflix UK and Disney+
- Independently audited no-logs policy
- Threat Protection blocks ads, trackers and malware
Cons
- Monthly plan is pricey
- Desktop app interface takes getting used to
NordVPN review in full
NordVPN has spent years at the top of our rankings, and the 2025 release does nothing to change that. The NordLynx protocol — Nord's implementation of WireGuard — delivers some of the fastest speeds we have recorded, with barely noticeable drops even on long-distance connections.
For UK viewers, streaming performance is the headline. In our testing NordVPN reliably unblocked BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, Netflix UK, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video, both at home and while travelling abroad.
Security is comprehensive. You get AES-256 encryption, a reliable kill switch, DNS leak protection and Threat Protection, which strips out ads, trackers and known malware domains. The no-logs policy has been independently audited multiple times.
The only real downsides are the steep month-to-month price and an app layout that some newcomers find busy. Commit to a longer plan, though, and NordVPN is superb value for the quality on offer.
Key features
- NordLynx (WireGuard) protocol
- Threat Protection (ad & malware blocking)
- Double VPN & Onion over VPN
- Dedicated IP available
- Meshnet for secure file sharing
- 24/7 live chat support
NordVPN pricing
2 Years
£2.99/mo
+ 3 months free
1 Year
£4.49/mo
1 Month
£11.99/mo
NordVPN frequently asked questions
Yes. Throughout our testing NordVPN reliably unblocked BBC iPlayer, both within the UK and when connecting back to a UK server from abroad.
On its two-year plan NordVPN works out at around £2.99 per month, which is excellent value given its speed, security and streaming performance.