NordVPN Reverses Course, Confirms Meshnet Will Stay
Published on September 30, 2025
- Reversal decision: NordVPN cancels Meshnet shutdown, citing overwhelming community support and user enthusiasm. Now, Meshnet will stay!
- Future plans: Company promises feature improvements, reduced friction, and wider accessibility for Meshnet users.
- Open-source release: NordVPN to publish Meshnet’s code, enabling community contributions and future development.
NordVPN has announced that Meshnet, its private networking feature, will remain available after previously planning to shut it down. The company revealed the decision in a blog post on September 29, 2025, citing strong community support and user feedback.
Earlier this year, NordVPN had announced that Meshnet would be discontinued, explaining that maintaining the service presented financial and technical challenges. However, after widespread responses from users, the company has now decided to continue supporting the feature.
Meshnet Will Stay – Despite Challenges
According to NordVPN, keeping Meshnet operational is still not an easy task, as it requires ongoing development and resources. But the company emphasized that the tool’s value goes beyond profitability.
Meshnet was initially launched as an experimental feature, allowing users to:
- Create private, encrypted networks
- Securely share files
- Connect with friends for online activities like gaming
The service gained popularity among users who appreciated its versatility and unique use cases.
What’s Next?
NordVPN confirmed that Meshnet features will remain active and supported. The company outlined several next steps, including:
- Improving the user experience by reducing friction and making it more accessible to a wider audience.
- Releasing Meshnet’s code publicly, allowing anyone to review, contribute, or develop it further.
- Continuing development efforts, with updates to be shared over time.
The move to open-source Meshnet could encourage community-driven innovation and strengthen its ecosystem. NordVPN said it hopes this approach will allow the service to grow in ways beyond what the company could achieve alone.
Community Feedback Played a Key Role
NordVPN directly credited its users for influencing the decision. The company said:
This change highlights how community engagement can shape the future of digital tools, especially when they are still experimental.
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