Mullvad for Torrenting: Full Review(April 2026)
Maximum privacy, no compromises
Privacy purists who want the most anonymous VPN available and do not need port forwarding
Pros
- +Anonymous signup: no email, no name. Just a randomly generated account number.
- +Flat EUR 5 per month pricing with no tricks or renewal price hikes
- +Survived a police raid in 2023 with zero user data recovered
- +Open-source apps on every platform
- +RAM-only servers on owned infrastructure
Cons
- -Port forwarding removed in July 2023 due to abuse
- -Only 5 simultaneous connections
- -Smaller server network (700+) compared to competitors
- -No split tunneling on desktop apps
- -No dedicated streaming features or SmartDNS
Torrenting-Specific Features
Notable Features
- ●Anonymous accounts: sign up with a randomly generated number, no email required
- ●Accept cash payments mailed in an envelope for full anonymity
- ●Owned server infrastructure (not rented) in key locations
- ●DAITA: Defence Against AI-guided Traffic Analysis to prevent metadata analysis
Speed Data
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Download Speed | 84 Mbps |
| Upload Speed | 44 Mbps |
| Latency | 26ms |
| Speed Overhead | 16% |
Tested on a 100 Mbps baseline connection using WireGuard. April 2026. See all speed results.
Privacy Analysis
Assured AB conducted an infrastructure audit in 2024. Mullvad also survived a Swedish police raid in April 2023 that confirmed no user data existed on their servers.
EU member state, 14-Eyes alliance member. Sweden has data retention laws, but Mullvad has successfully resisted a police raid (2023) and produced no user data.
Audit Timeline
Pricing Breakdown
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Monthly | EUR 5/mo |
| 1-Year Plan | EUR 5/mo |
| 2-Year Plan | EUR 5/mo |
| Renewal Rate | EUR 5/mo |
How to Set Up Mullvad for Torrenting
Mullvad's kill switch is always active by default. No configuration needed.
In Mullvad Settings > VPN Protocol, select WireGuard (usually default).
Connect to any server. All Mullvad servers support P2P traffic.
In qBittorrent, go to Settings > Advanced > Network Interface and select the Mullvad WireGuard adapter.
Check ipleak.net to verify your Mullvad IP is shown and no DNS leaks are present.
See full setup guide for more client configurations.
Final Verdict
Mullvad is the gold standard for VPN privacy. Anonymous signup, flat pricing with no renewal tricks, open-source code, and a proven track record in a real police raid. For torrenting specifically, the removal of port forwarding in 2023 hurts seeding performance, and the 5-device limit is restrictive. But if privacy is your absolute top priority, nothing else comes close.