Today ExpressVPN upgraded all 4 devices, this test ExpressVPN is only for the officially recommended method: “Auto+4 Servers”. Because this morning ExpressVPN has the latest version update for Mac, Windows, and Android, this upgrade should only be for users in China, if you need to upgrade, you can click here to see: ExpressVPN latest version installation package(zh), in addition, IKEv2 protocol is still able to connect, although I will not test today! This part, but I’ve tested the connection privately and can successfully connect over the wall. If you want to know more about the IKEv2 protocol testing, you can refer to the test report from the day before yesterday: ExpressVPN 3 Device Test in China-20200909.
Note: There will be a major firewall upgrade blocking operation at the end of September – beginning of October, so be aware!
Barry: I’ve been hoping to convey a message to my readers that the firewall will be around for the foreseeable future; with it, using any VPN or other tool in China is a dynamic process and there’s no one-and-done solution. That’s why I keep updating the [Daily Test] section. The purpose of the test is to tell you the real usage of the changed VPN at the moment, whether it is available or not, and I will tell you so. In order to speed up the testing, I will be running only SpeedTest tests on it as it is only a reference for the speed test.
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Checking out multiple test reports can help you understand more effectively how this VPN works in the long run.
- ExpressVPN Test Report in China March 20, 2025 - Today's ExpressVPN test was prompted by its recent update for Chinese users, which added several new servers. Previously, there were only five, but now the number has increased to ten. Could this be a sign that ExpressVPN is paying more attention to the Chinese market? Additionally, on March 6, 2025, ExpressVPN released an update for its Windows version (12.97.0). This update introduced Lightway Turbo and OpenVPN DCO to its protocol options. I wanted to test whether these enhancements would improve the VPN's performance for users in mainland China trying to bypass restrictions. Introducing Lightway Turbo – You can now experience even faster VPN speeds with our cutting-edge optimization. Lightway Turbo is on by default if you’re connected to Automatic or Lightway – UDP protocols. To adjust your Lightway Turbo settings: Click > Options > Protocol. Click Enable Lightway Turbo to toggle it off/on. Enhanced OpenVPN Performance – Our upgraded OpenVPN Data Channel Offload (DCO) module gives you a smoother, faster connection. To…
- BBC iPlayer Unblocking Test Report Using ExpressVPN UK Servers - If you’re outside the UK but want to watch movies, documentaries, or other streaming content on BBC iPlayer, you’ll need a VPN to change your local IP address to a UK IP. While there are hundreds of VPN options available, not all of them offer UK servers, and even fewer can reliably unblock BBC iPlayer. BBC iPlayer Homepage Screenshort BBC iPlayer might still block content if it detects that your IP is coming from a VPN. If you try accessing BBC iPlayer using a UK server and see the message “BBC iPlayer only works in the UK,” it means that the server’s IP has been flagged as a virtual IP by BBC. This flagging process is dynamic and ongoing, meaning more IPs get added to the flagged list over time. To maintain accessibility, VPN providers must continuously add new, unflagged “clean” IPs. In this article, we’ll test all of ExpressVPN’s…
- ExpressVPN Android Test in China Report – 20220524 - May 24, 2022 China VPN test, since the test report on the 10th of this month has been 14 days without ExpressVPN test. During that time Macbook, iPhone, and Windows, the three devices I commonly use, were confirmed to be working properly. Today I will be conducting a connection and speed test of ExpressVPN on my Android device. I hope that this test will give readers a better understanding of how ExpressVPN actually works in mainland China. If you have any questions, please leave a comment (anonymous) to communicate.
- ExpressVPN Windows test in China-20220510 - May 10, 2022 China VPN test, today will be a massive server spot check test of ExpressVPN's Automatic protocol option in Windows devices, the complete process of this test will be recorded via video recording software. The advantage of recording the screen is that it can be more intuitive to show the whole connection process to the reader, so that the reader can feel more intuitive, the VPN in the actual use of the process is a kind of experience. This test was conducted through SpeedTest for speed testing. If you have any questions, you can leave a message (anonymous) to communicate...
- ExpressVPN Win/Mac/iOS Test in China/20220421 - China VPN test on April 21, 2022. A field test of ExpressVPN for mainland China will be conducted today in Windows, Macbook, and iOS (iPhone). The test ExpressVPN has been checked and upgraded to the latest version, the specific version number will be explained in the test below. ExpressVPN is currently the most stable and secure sVPN in China, bar none. Even during the most severe blocking period there was only a brief (24 hours) or so connection difficulties or speed drops. If you have any questions, you can leave an anonymous message to communicate.
- Best 4 VPN in China, OMG, Just only one！ - On March 21, 2022, China VPN test will be conducted on a Windows 10 device today. The test VPNs include ExpressVPN, PureVPN, StrongVPN, and AtlasVPN. If there is enough time, we will test others. Each VPN will indicate its App version number, connection protocol and other information at the beginning before the test. As a result, the number of VPNs tested this time is large, so each VPN will usually randomly check 5-10 servers in different regions. If there are officially recommended servers, it will be explained in the test. If you have any questions, you can leave a message (anonymous) to communicate.
ExpressVPN 3 Device Test in China:
Test device: Windows10
Starting time: Sep 11, 2020, 1:16 PM
Protocol: Auto
Local network: 200M/WiFi
ExpressVPN version: 7.12.2 (4) New App version downland
Hong Kong – 4: First success. (Time efficiency: 11s)
Speedtest Ping: 205ms; Download: 31.04Mbps; Upload: 1.34Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 35Mbps;
Japan – Yokohama: First success. (Time efficiency: 47s)
Speedtest Ping: 53ms; Download: 60.32Mbps; Upload: 4.04Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 77Mbps;
Singapore – Marina Bay: Failed. (Try once)
USA – Los Angeles – 5: First success. (Time efficiency: 2分28s)
Speedtest Ping: 174ms; Download: 20.40Mbps; Upload: 2.19Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 11Mbps;
Test Device: Macbook
Starting time: Sep 11, 2020, 13:48 PM
Protocol: Auto
Local network: 200M/WiFi
ExpressVPN version: 7.11.4 (4) New App version downland
Hong Kong – 4: First success. (Time efficiency: 50s)
Speedtest Ping: 248ms; Download: 31.04Mbps; Upload: 1.34Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 74Mbps;
Japan – Yokohama: First success. (Time efficiency: 30s)
Speedtest Ping: 53ms; Download: 41Mbps; Upload: 6.87Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 7.1Mbps;
Singapore – Marina Bay: First success. (Time efficiency: 2分50s)
Speedtest Ping: 169ms; Download: 11Mbps; Upload: 0.17Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 7.2Mbps;
USA – Los Angeles – 5: First success. (Time efficiency: 1分38s)
Speedtest Ping: 194ms; Download: 66Mbps; Upload: 3.35Mbps;
Netflix Fast: 18Mbps;
Test Device: iPhone/IOS
Starting time: Sep 11, 2020, 14:59 PM
Protocol: Auto
Local network: 移动4G
ExpressVPN version: 8.3.0 (13112) New App version downland
Hong Kong – 4: First success. (Time efficiency: 5s)
Speedtest Ping: 104ms; Download: 17.3Mbps; Upload: 6.48Mbps;
Japan – Yokohama: First success. (Time efficiency: 30s)
Speedtest Ping: 127ms; Download: 3.8Mbps; Upload: 17Mbps;
Singapore – Marina Bay: First success. (Time efficiency: 3s)
Speedtest Ping: 309ms; Download: 48.5Mbps; Upload: 6.95Mbps;
USA – Los Angeles – 5: First success. (Time efficiency: 4s)
Speedtest Ping: 319ms; Download: 3.7Mbps; Upload: 3.36Mbps;
Summary: Today I tested ExpressVPN’s AppDirect on Windows 10, Macbook, and IOS/iPhone using the officially recommended method “Auto Protocol + 4 Servers” and the connection was almost restored. Although I didn’t test it on Android, Android devices are not the most difficult of all devices to connect to, so I believe it should have been restored with this upgrade, and I hope readers who are Android users will leave me a comment with the most realistic situation, as well as some references for other readers.
Again: the ExpressVPN IKEv2 protocol is still working for now!
In this case, ExpressVPN’s officially recommended method took around 48 hours from disconnected to restored. In those 48 hours, the user was provided with updated versions on all four devices, which is a powerful tool.
Protocol: Automatic
Today’s Test Score: ★ ★ ★ ★