Mullvad is set to remove support for OpenVPN in six months – here's why

• Mullvad will remove OpenVPN support from January 15, 2026
• The move comes as the VPN provider looks to prioritize WireGuard
• Mullvad has also announced the arrival of in-app updates for Windows and Mac

Mullvad, the Sweden-based VPN provider known for its strong privacy focus and flat-rate pricing, will soon be removing OpenVPN support in favor of WireGuard.

The change will take effect on January 15, 2026, providing existing Mullvad subscribers with time to make the switch before OpenVPN servers and support are removed.

Already the default protocol for all Mullvad apps, WireGuard is employed by many of the best VPN services on the market.

Reminder about removing OpenVPN: we are removing support for OpenVPN entirely on 15th January 2026, in six ...