# VPN

Dutch authorities have seized a VPN server without a warrant, sparking concerns about user privacy and security. Meanwhile, users are actively discussing VPNs for streaming, gaming, and general online protection.

### About VPN
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a service that encrypts internet connections and masks IP addresses for enhanced privacy and security.  

### Engagements: [----------] (24h)
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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vpn/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
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Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Week: [-----] -100%  
[--] Month: [-----------] -46%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +39%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +68%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-12-06  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2026-02-04  

Engagements by network (24h):
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### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vpn/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----]  
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[--] Month: [------] +6%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-24  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15  

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### Creators: [-----] (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vpn/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning VPN in the last [--] hours which is up 54% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Month: [-----] +4.90%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-24  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15  

The most influential creators that mention VPN in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                              | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                              | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@vpnhaberitakipe](/creator/twitter/vpnhaberitakipe) | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)       | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@khanscookout](/creator/tiktok/khanscookout)        | [--]    |            | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@windscribecom](/creator/twitter/windscribecom)     | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@obscuravpn](/creator/twitter/obscuravpn)           | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@gnicip_](/creator/twitter/gnicip_)                 | [--]    | [--]          | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@lorddraugr](/creator/youtube/lorddraugr)           | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@vpnprochannel](/creator/youtube/vpnprochannel)     | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@onzan](/creator/youtube/onzan)                     | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@bragapple](/creator/youtube/bragapple)             | [--]   | [------]     | [--]     | [---]         |

[View More](/list/creators/vpn/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 73%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:vpn/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vpn/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 73%  
Daily Average: 73%  
[--] Week: 76% +3%  
[--] Month: 75% -6%  
[--] Months: 75% -7%  
[--] Year: 75% +3%  
1-Year High: 94% on 2025-10-06  
1-Year Low: 27% on 2025-12-23  

Most Supportive Themes:
- VPN for Streaming and Unblocking Content: (30%) Users are discussing using VPNs to access geo-restricted content, such as streaming services and live events like the Olympics.
- VPN for Privacy and Security: (25%) Many posts highlight the importance of VPNs for enhancing online privacy and security, protecting against surveillance, and securing connections.
- VPN for Gaming and Performance: (15%) Gamers are exploring VPNs to potentially improve connection stability, reduce ping, and access region-locked games or features.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- VPN Server Seizures and Legal Concerns: (20%) Recent news about Dutch authorities seizing a VPN server without a warrant has raised concerns about VPN security, privacy, and the legal implications for users.
- VPN Reliability and Technical Issues: (10%) Some users are experiencing issues with VPNs not working, being detected by services, or requiring specific configurations, leading to frustration.
  

### Top VPN News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"This $40 AdGuard Deal Combines a VPN and Ad Blocker for Long-Term Privacy PCMag Get a 5-year VPN and lifetime ad blocker in one discounted bundle at an astonishing 90% discount"  
[News Link](https://www.pcmag.com/deals/this-40-adguard-deal-combines-a-vpn-and-ad-blocker-for-long-term-privacy) [@PCMag](/creator/x/PCMag) 2026-02-14T12:45Z 395.2K followers, [---] engagements


"YouTube is canceling Premium subscriptions bought using spoofed locations The VPN workaround might not work anymore"  
[News Link](https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/20/24182686/youtube-premium-subscriptions-vpn-canceled) [@verge](/creator/x/verge) 2024-06-20T21:23Z 3.4M followers, 287K engagements


"Novel attack against virtually all VPN apps neuters their entire purpose - Ars Technica TunnelVision vulnerability has existed since [----] and may already be known to attackers"  
[News Link](https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/novel-attack-against-virtually-all-vpn-apps-neuters-their-entire-purpose/) [@arstechnica](/creator/x/arstechnica) 2024-05-04T12:44Z 1.2M followers, 646.6K engagements


"Facebook paid users to install a VPN that spies on them TechRadar Social network"  
[News Link](https://www.techradar.com/news/facebook-paid-users-to-install-a-vpn-that-spies-on-them) [@techradar](/creator/x/techradar) 2024-05-04T12:44Z 330.3K followers, 646.6K engagements



### Top VPN Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"@RedPillMediaX Pretend to be American Uh I am an American citizen. And only an American citizen. Didnt your account get exposed a few months ago for being based in Pakistan Do you use a VPN to pretend to be American"  
[X Link](https://x.com/LauraLoomer/status/2022759758789226754) [@LauraLoomer](/creator/x/LauraLoomer) 2026-02-14T19:48Z 1.9M followers, 65.8K engagements


"Porn being banned in certain states and saying just use a VPN is not a solution to the problem. The problem is they want to ban porn and sex work 🤷♀ we are adults"  
[X Link](https://x.com/LanaTease/status/2022718920248168938) [@LanaTease](/creator/x/LanaTease) 2026-02-14T17:05Z 85.2K followers, 46.1K engagements


"VPN'e program ile girmeyeceksiniz. BROWSER bazl LOKAL VPN'ler almal makinenizde. Gidip BANKA hesabna VPN ile giremezsin. Cep telefonu da ayn. WEB kullanacaksn daima. APP deil"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ArielBurakKapln/status/2022718766870642976) [@ArielBurakKapln](/creator/x/ArielBurakKapln) 2026-02-14T17:05Z 15.4K followers, [----] engagements


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[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EcJo3tONlMg) [@donsfamilyvacations](/creator/youtube/donsfamilyvacations) 2026-02-14T17:00Z 215K followers, 22.7K engagements

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