About BestVPNsWorld

BestVPNsWorld was founded in 2021 with a clear mission: provide honest, independent VPN reviews based on real-world testing—not marketing hype or paid placements.

We believe Canadians deserve transparent information about VPN services. With increasing ISP surveillance, data breaches, and online tracking, choosing the right VPN isn't just about speed—it's about protecting your fundamental right to privacy.

Our team tests every VPN hands-on using standardized protocols: real speed tests from Canadian connections, security audits, privacy policy analysis, and streaming compatibility checks. We publish both successes and failures—if a VPN underperforms, we report it honestly.

We're a small team of cybersecurity professionals, privacy advocates, and tech journalists dedicated to VPN testing and research. Here's what we do:

• Hands-on testing: We subscribe to and test 50+ VPN services annually using 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps connections from Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Every speed claim is verified with real data.
• Security audits: We examine encryption protocols, verify kill switch functionality, test for DNS/WebRTC leaks, and review third-party security audits.
• Privacy analysis: We scrutinize logging policies, verify jurisdiction claims, and investigate ownership structures. We contact VPN companies directly to clarify unclear policies.
• Streaming tests: We test access to Netflix US/Canada, Disney+, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, and other platforms from Canadian connections.
• Quarterly updates: VPNs change frequently—new servers, policy updates, ownership changes. We re-test VPNs every quarter to ensure our rankings reflect current performance.

BestVPNsWorld is operated by a team of five full-time cybersecurity professionals and privacy researchers based in Toronto, Canada. Our backgrounds include:

• Network security engineering (10+ years experience)
• Privacy law and digital rights advocacy
• Tech journalism and consumer protection reporting
• Software development and protocol analysis

We're users first. Every member of our team uses VPNs daily—for secure browsing, streaming international content, and protecting personal data on public WiFi. We test VPNs like real users because we are real users.

Every VPN review follows a standardized 7-day testing protocol:

Full methodology details are available on our How We Test VPNs page.

We maintain strict editorial independence. VPN providers cannot pay for better rankings, edit our reviews, or influence our testing methodology. Our scores are based purely on objective criteria: speed, security, privacy, features, and value.

Revenue & affiliate disclosure: We earn revenue through affiliate commissions when readers purchase VPNs through our links. This supports our testing infrastructure, salaries, and server costs. However, affiliate partnerships do not influence our rankings or reviews.

Higher commissions don't result in better scores. Lower commissions don't result in worse scores. Our #1-ranked VPN has one of the lowest commission rates among our partners—we recommend it because it performs the best in our tests.

We disclose all relationships prominently. Every page with VPN purchase links includes an affiliate disclosure explaining how we earn revenue and confirming that it doesn't influence our editorial decisions. Full details are on our Affiliate Disclosure page.

• Real testing data: Every speed claim, security finding, and streaming result is based on hands-on testing. We don't copy rankings from other sites or rely on VPN marketing claims.
• No fake reviews: All reviews are written by our team based on our own testing. We never publish reviews from VPN companies or third parties.
• Balanced assessments: Every VPN review includes both pros and cons. We highlight what works well and what doesn't—no sugarcoating.
• Regular updates: VPNs change frequently. We re-test quarterly and update reviews immediately when VPNs change ownership, policies, or performance.
• Responsive corrections: If we make a mistake, we correct it immediately and note the update at the bottom of the article. Material errors are flagged prominently.

Privacy is a fundamental right. We believe everyone deserves control over their personal data. VPNs are powerful tools for protecting privacy, but only when chosen carefully. Our mission is to help Canadians find VPNs that genuinely protect their data—not exploit it.

Honesty over profit. We could earn higher commissions by recommending inferior VPNs with better affiliate programs. We don't. We recommend VPNs that perform best in our tests, even when they offer lower commissions.

Education matters. VPNs are complex. We explain technical concepts in plain language, define jargon, and provide context so readers can make informed decisions. Our goal isn't just to recommend VPNs—it's to help readers understand why those recommendations make sense for their specific needs.

Have questions, feedback, or concerns? We'd love to hear from you.

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Last updated: December 29, 2025