I stumbled on Planet VPN a few days ago while trying to get around the blocked news sites on my school WiFi. The campus filters are strict and I was tired of messing with random proxy sites, so when I saw someone mention Planet VPN in a smaller Reddit thread, I figured I’d try it since it doesn’t even make you create an account.

I added the browser extension, connected to a Canada server, and it worked right away. All the blocked sites loaded with no issues, and the speed was decent enough for reading and even watching videos in 720p. The thing that surprised me most was how clean it felt. No constant upgrade nags and no weird ads popping up like a lot of other free VPNs I’ve used.

I wouldn’t rely on it for gaming or anything heavy, but for basic browsing and getting around school WiFi restrictions, it’s been pretty reliable. Curious if anyone has used it for a longer stretch and how safe it feels over time.

It is being made through my debit card. The first time this occurred, I contacted my bank, confirmed that once the charge goes through they need to reverse it. I do not use Planet VPN or any VPN. I don’t have a computer. The charge was made through my debit card and I only use my credit cards. I canceled that debit card and got issued a new one. During that month, I didn’t have mobile banking. They also stated they would make a cease letter or contact the seller so they can no longer charge me.

Sure enough, this month, I have the same charge for $9.99 on my NEW debit card, a brand new number! My checking only has $18.00 and I’m not going to risk ever overdrafting because of this. I don’t ever use my debit cards, I use credit cards and pay them off. Even when I google Planet VPN, it appears there are many? I don’t even know which one has charged me or how because I don’t have any accounts…. I’ll be contacting to get this taken off tomorrow when it applies but what can I do? Thanks in advance.

Edit: this is what it says exactly, Pre-authorization Debit At Planet Vpn, +380687985404

Lately, I've been coming across mentions of Planet VPN, and not in the most positive light. And that makes me wonder - how many out there are actually using this service? And why?

Firstly, a moment of reality check: You get what you pay for. While free VPNs like Planet VPN might seem enticing, there's a significant trade-off. Many of these so-called "free" services often come at the cost of your data. Remember, if you're not paying for the product, you are the product.

The only exception I've found in the realm of free VPNs is Proton VPN, which seems to have built up a relatively trustworthy reputation over the years.

That said, if you're genuinely concerned about your online privacy and need a good VPN service with speed, multiple server options, and the capability to stream without hiccups, it's better to invest a few bucks. Services like PIA have plans starting at around $2 a month. Let's put that into perspective: That's less than your daily coffee. If privacy and security are priorities for you (as they should be), then this small investment is worth it.

To everyone out there considering or currently using Planet VPN: What's your rationale? And to those who've moved on from such services, what made you switch?

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First of all thanks for your product. It works perfectly in Russia - something that not all VPNs can do. Yet after opening your page in the browser my Avast antivirus gave me a threat warning:

Could you explain/comment this?

I found Planet VPN by accident a few days ago when I was looking for a way to read blocked news sites at school. Our campus Wi-Fi blocks a ton of stuff, and I didn’t wanna keep using sketchy proxies. I saw someone mention it in a smaller free VPN Reddit thread and figured I’d give it a shot since it doesn’t even ask for an account. Installed the browser extension, picked a Canada server, and it connected instantly. I was able to read all the sites that were blocked before without any issue. Speeds were actually decent too—not blazing fast but totally fine for reading and videos in 720p. What I liked most was that it didn’t throw a bunch of ads or pressure me to upgrade every five minutes, which is rare for a free VPN. It might not be the best free VPN out there if you're doing heavy stuff like gaming or torrenting, but for simple browsing and school Wi-Fi blocks, it’s been solid. Anyone else tried Planet VPN long-term? Wondering how safe it actually is.

I've been trying to find a free VPN that actually works without needing an account or throwing ads everywhere. My main goal was to play Helldivers 2 from a region where either the game isn’t available or the servers are so far away that the ping makes it nearly unplayable.

I went through a few free VPNs that claim to be usable long-term.

Windscribe
10GB/month on the free plan. Pretty smooth setup and UI. It worked for browsing and YT, but during gameplay the ping became inconsistent. Also it starts nudging you toward paid plans pretty quickly.

Planet VPN
This one honestly surprised me. No registration, quick install, just choose a country and connect. I picked a US server, and was able to launch and play Helldivers 2 without connection drops or major lag. It doesn’t let you choose cities, only countries, but for my needs that was fine. I’ve kept it installed since. If it holds up long-term, this might be the only truly free one worth using.

ProtonVPN (free tier)
Very limited locations. I tested the US server and performance wasn’t great. The app is polished, but speeds felt intentionally throttled. Might be fine for general privacy needs, but not for gaming.

TunnelBear
Friendly design, but 500MB/month is not usable for anything serious. It's basically a live demo. Wouldn’t recommend for games.

If anyone here knows of other actually free VPNs that work decently for online games (preferably no login required), please drop them below. I’m specifically looking for long-term use, not free trials or token-based systems.

Thanks in advance.