Whoer VPN Review 2024: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It?

Suitable for Average Tasks

Whoer VPN isn’t a fast VPN, making it only suitable for more lightweight tasks like web browsing. My internet speed plummeted when I connected to any of Whoer VPN’s servers. I found that it took longer to run certain programs and applications at such slow speeds.

Whoer VPN presents certain enhancements by introducing UDP servers into its service. UDP servers, recognized for their swifter performance compared to TCP servers – the default protocol for all Whoer VPN servers unless deactivated – led to an average connection time of around 6 seconds. Nevertheless, despite the utilization of this expedited protocol, my speeds remained below the expected norm.

Speed Test Results

I ran speed tests on several Whoer VPN servers multiple times to determine how much my speed declined. Before running speed tests on the servers, I tested my base speed which was 32.17 Mbps. When I connected to the Los Angeles server in the US, I was unimpressed that my speed decreased by more than 65%, even when I switched to UDP.

The UK server offered better speeds than the US server running at a download speed of 13.87 Mbps. I got similar speeds with the servers in France and the Netherlands. Also, those using the free Whoer VPN plan with the sole Netherlands server will be left with no more than 1Mbps until you upgrade.

ExpressVPN ranks at the top of my list of the fastest VPNs. I experienced no significant speed reductions during my tests, not even in the most distant locations. Contrary to expectations, speeds generally dropped by just a few percent.

Server Network — 29 Server Locations in 21 Countries

The server base of Whoer VPN is very limited. This was a significant problem for me when I tried to switch my servers to suit my browsing requirements. Even on its premium plan, Whoer VPN only lets me access 21 countries. A majority of those countries are located in the continents of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Europe has the largest server count featuring countries like the UK, Sweden, Latvia, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Romania, Switzerland, and Russia. The list is closely followed by locations in Asia like Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand. The Americas are only represented by two countries — Canada and the US.

With over 11,800 servers in 100 countries, CyberGhost offers access to a wide variety of IP addresses located throughout the world. This VPN offers excellent connection speeds and unblocking abilities.

Security — Average Security Mechanisms, but Not Enough

Whoer VPN offers incredibly secure encryption, so it’s a great choice if you need a VPN that won’t let you down. Whether you use the free version or the paid plans, there is an abundance of security features to keep you safe.

Here is a detailed description of each of Whoer’s security features:

• Reliable encryption – Whoer VPN runs the conventional 256-bit encryption and the AES 2048-bit encryption algorithm. This encryption level guarantees that your data will be as protected as possible, given that this same protocol is used by institutions like banks and government agencies.
• Multi-protocol options – The VPN also offers multi-protocols like the L2TP, SSTP, PPTP, and OpenVPN to enhance the security configurations across a wide range of devices.
• Web proxy – There is an option on the app for you to connect via proxy if you wish to. The web proxy, also referred to as “anonymizer,” is extended to several web browsers, and there is the option to connect to multiple servers too.
• Double VPN – This is an advanced security feature that automatically routes your connection twice, simultaneously connecting you to 2 servers. This feature prevents your real IP address from being easily picked out, thereby enforcing better anonymity.
• Kill switch – This feature will cut your connection to the internet in the event that you lose connection to the VPN’s network.
• Hide VPN – The feature is enabled by default to prevent sites from detecting that you are accessing via a VPN. Though, in my experience, this didn’t do much to help gain access to popular streaming platforms.

I ran multiple leak tests on IPleak.net to determine if Whoer VPN would protect my IP address, and I noticed the results only showed the IPv4 and IPv6 servers I was connected to. My DNS information was also concealed.

While Whoer VPN is a high-end service in terms of security features, there is still plenty of room for improvement. Whoer VPN does not have an ad blocker on any of the plans, and it does not offer a split-tunneling feature that would allow you to pick and choose which sites and applications could run unhindered by the VPN.

Privacy — Keeps Minimal Logs

Whoer VPN is owned by WHOIX Ltd, a Cyprus-based company that has detailed its no-logs policy on its site. Cyprus is a jurisdiction outside of the 5/19/14 Eyes Alliance, which means that it is unlikely that the company would be compelled by the government to release information about its users.

Some of the basic details that Whoer keeps about its users include email addresses, license keys, subscription renewal dates, and OS versions. No details about user IP addresses, sites visited, or other sensitive details are kept.

I did notice that the Whoer app on my Windows keeps a log file of my connection status. If you find this suspicious, you can periodically clear the log file. Even though this privacy policy is robust, it lacks the peace of mind of an independent audit by third parties. You should opt for ExpressVPN if you are seeking a VPN that has been independently audited along with a robust no-logs policy.

Torrenting — Only on 3 Servers

I found that Whoer VPN has limited torrenting support compared to other top options. I was able to download files from one of the P2P servers, but it took a long time and required some complicated setup. The 700MB copyright-free file took 40 minutes to download and would pause at intervals.

Only three servers favor torrenting on Whoer VPN — Russia, Ukraine, and the Netherlands. Despite having designated servers for torrenting, the performance isn’t satisfactory. This makes it difficult to recommend Whoer VPN for torrenting.

My team and I do not condone illegal behavior, such as torrenting copyrighted content. If you live in an area with copyright laws, make sure you only download files from reliable sources that are free of copyright restrictions.

Does Whoer VPN Work in China? Yes! On SSTP and L2TP Protocols

Owing to the availability of multiple protocols on Whoer VPN, you can use the VPN in China by leveraging the SSTP and L2TP protocols.

I contacted customer support, as I was not in China when writing this review, and their representative confirmed that the VPN could be used in China under the aforementioned protocols. The customer service representative also provided me with instructions as to how to complete the setup process. Just note that you have to download, install, and subscribe to a plan before traveling to any censorship-heavy area such as China.

China censors access to the internet even for foreigners, which makes opting for a good VPN important when traveling there. The use of VPNs in China is illegal, but there are no known cases of sanctions being meted out to tourists that used them.

You can reach out to Whoer VPN by email or by ticket submission. The latter looks like live chat support, but when I reached out through it, I discovered that it was a ticket submission channel.

The response time of Whoer VPN support staff was satisfactory, as it took less than 24 hours to respond to my inquiry. You can also reach out to Whoer VPN via an array of social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Moreover, there is a well-arranged blog section on the website where you can find answers to FAQs and other trending issues.