Since the latest Bitdefender VPN update, I’ve encountered persistent issues across all my devices—Windows, Android, Mac, and iPhone. Many servers appear to be either blacklisted by ISPs or malfunctioning, leading to frequent connectivity problems. Connecting to a server now takes anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute, a delay I never experienced before. Certain websites no longer function correctly, with some images failing to load and DuckDuckGo becoming inaccessible on specific servers. While overall speed hasn’t noticeably decreased, maintaining a stable connection has become increasingly difficult, particularly when switching to mobile data. Additionally, VPN access is now blocked on networks in schools and offices, which was never an issue before this update. Having relied on Bitdefender products for five years, this is the most frustrating experience I’ve had, as these problems are disrupting my daily device usage. If these issues remain unresolved, I’ll seriously reconsider my options when my renewal is due. I can only hope Bitdefender addresses these concerns in future updates.
PS: I’ve seen similar post “problems” with the recent update on forums and reviews for the latest update. I’m just sharing my experience here. Already contacted support and the gist of the response is “We are aware of this issue and we are working on a fixed.”