Advice Request Adguard VPN?

[Huchim]

Hello, I'm installing the new version of edge chromium and when searching among the extensions in the microsoft store I found adguard:

when installed, it offers adguard vpn for chrome:

Which redirects to this extension:

Link to the extension:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adguard-vpn-%E2%80%94-privacy-sec/hhdobjgopfphlmjbmnpglhfcgppchgje

I couldn't find any info quickly in google, is this a legit extension? I didn't install it

 

[Gangelo]

The VPN is still in alpha / beta, they mention this in the description. So it is too early to say if it is any good. Nevertheless, all Adguard products so far are legit ang of high quality. I've been using the adblocker (windows app, android app and the browser extension) for years.

 

[HarborFront]

Announcement here

Announcing AdGuard VPN — fast and reliable

AdGuard branches out into the world of VPNs! From now on, AdGuard will not only protect you from ads, but also conceal your entire traffic and give all the benefits that go alongside a VPN. And it will do so in a spectacular fashion!

adguard.com

Just hope the android version can integrate the VPN into Adguard as one so solve the problem of only 1 VPN allowed on android at any one time. Well.....also hope that it's not powered by one of those non-privacy focused VPNs like Hotspot Shield VPN used by Kaspersky

 

[Deletedmessiah]

And this is the ace up our sleeve. The protocol AdGuard VPN will employ is, in fact, both fast and hard to detect. It is brand new, we are developing it from scratch, and no other product is using it. It's still getting polished, so it will probably get added only by the time of the official release.

This sounds interesting.

 

[Arequire]

Just hope the android version can integrate the VPN into Adguard as one so solve the problem of only 1 VPN allowed on android at any one time.

Another advantage that we can offer to our users is that AdGuard VPN, unsurprisingly, will be able to work alongside the AdGuard mobile ad blocking apps. The struggle is familiar to any Android or iOS AdGuard user. To properly block ads on those platforms a local VPN is required; on Android you can't use two VPNs at the same time at all, on iOS not any two VPNs will work together. With AdGuard VPN, this will shortly become an ex-problem.

 

[Cortex]

I've been giving this a try on this PC, seems OK but the only thing behind the VPN is your browser, worryingly IPX.AC shows my ISP as Google (I've moved in with the devil himself) Very fast though, & seems to offer some privacy.

 

[HarborFront]

I've been giving this a try on this PC, seems OK but the only thing behind the VPN is your browser, worryingly IPX.AC shows my ISP as Google (I've moved in with the devil himself) Very fast though, & seems to offer some privacy.

Does it has a built in Kill Switch? How about server selection? What protocols are available like Wireguard, iKEv2 etc? Encryption is 256 or 512 bit AES?

Thanks

 

[ForgottenSeer 823865]

Does it has a built in Kill Switch? How about server selection? What protocols are available like Wireguard, iKEv2 etc? Encryption is 256 or 512 bit AES?

Thanks

The thing isn't even discussed on the Beta section of their forum, or i missed it...

 

[Cortex]

You get just this:

 

[Handsome Recluse]

Does it has a built in Kill Switch? How about server selection? What protocols are available like Wireguard, iKEv2 etc? Encryption is 256 or 512 bit AES?

Thanks

 

[Zeitas]

I would still bet my money on ProtonVPN.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Get AdGuard VPN subscription

Surf fast, access all locations and stay anonymous with AdGuard VPN. See what you get with the unlimited subscription.

adguard-vpn.com

What you get:
Advanced encryption
Light-speed servers
Unlimited data
No logs policy
Trusted developer
Available soon on all platforms
The subscription price is fixed and won't change for you*
*LIMITED OFFER

 

[blackice]

Get AdGuard VPN subscription

Surf fast, access all locations and stay anonymous with AdGuard VPN. See what you get with the unlimited subscription.

adguard-vpn.com

I wonder if Russia will block it...?

 

[Protomartyr]

Anyone who is using it care to share their experience? I'm thinking of purchasing it.

 

[Arequire]

Anyone who is using it care to share their experience? I'm thinking of purchasing it.

I'd like to know too. Specifically, are you able to choose which protocol it uses? (My question only applies to the Windows version, which isn't released yet. Forget about it until then.)

 

[Protomartyr]

@Arequire I have it installed at the moment and it doesn't have an option to choose the protocol.
I'd be interested in reading about the custom protocol that AdGuard VPN uses. The only info I could find was:

7) AdGuard protocol. The crucial thing about our own protocol is that it cannot be distinguished from browsing. It looks just like HTTPS traffic — that’s why it’s very hard to block or simply to detect it. And on top of that, it is swift and is based on powerful mechanisms of the HTTP/2 protocol.

 

[Arequire]

@Arequire I have it installed at the moment and it doesn't have an option to choose the protocol.

I'll wait and see if that's the case on the Windows version. Frankly, the idea of using their self-built, unaudited protocol terrifies me (remember they're not cryptography experts), so if it can't be changed I won't be purchasing their VPN.

 

[Protomartyr]

@Arequire Just want to clarify that I installed the Android version. Not sure about the desktop version for PC.
I share the same concerns about their protocol not being audited.

 

[Jan Willy]

To let cooperate Adguard VPN (Android) with the Adguard app (Android) it needs some work.
See Introducing AdGuard VPN for Android (beta)

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

All details of the new AdGuard VPN subscription system in one place:

AdGuard VPN subscriptions cease to be free of charge

At first, we made our VPN free, because we had to make sure that we supply a reliable product. Then we increased the number of functions and quality. This resulted in an increase of the userbase and costs of servers. That is why, we are making our service paid, but with the special early-bird prices

adguard.com