- NymVPN v2026.1 update adds a new AmneziaWG switch for iOS and macOS
- The update makes it easier to switch between fast and anonymous mode
- The error that claimed users were “out of bandwidth” has also been fixed
NymVPN has just released its first update of the year to fix bugs and double stability and access for users in high-risk areas. Released on January 19, NymVPN v2026.1 is a stabilization update designed to smooth out the user experience on what calls itself “the world’s most private VPN.”
The decentralized service, which routes traffic through a mixnet to defeat traffic analysis by scrambling data packets to mask metadata, has also implemented broad “enhancements to DNS and connectivity” across all apps. This move is specifically aimed at strengthening censorship resistance and ensuring that users in restricted jurisdictions or those facing active firewalls can maintain a reliable connection to the outside world.
It is a crucial update for one of them rising stars to see in 2026, proving that the team responds quickly to user feedback regarding connection errors.
Smoother sailing for Android and Apple
The most tangible improvement lands on Android, where “Dynamic Server Connection” solves a common usability headache.
Previously, jumping between the daily “Fast Mode” (a 2-hop mixnet suitable for easier browsing) and the high-security “Anonymous Mode” (a 5-hop configuration for maximum privacy) often required manual intervention to re-establish the tunnel.
Now the app handles the handshake dynamically in the background. This creates a seamless bridge between speed and security and ensures that you are not deterred from increasing your privacy level just because the app may hang.
NymVPN v2026.1 is live🛜Improved DNS for censorship resistance💱Android: Dynamic server connection■Improved server search What’s next?🧑🤝🧑Login from social accounts if desired🌀Mixnet optimizations!💥Read about the full release⤵️https://t.co/MMNKwlQhIp19 January 2026
On the Apple side, the changes are aimed at those operating in restrictive environments. The new “AmneziaWG” button found under Settings > Anti-Censorship integrates the Amnezia WireGuard protocol directly into the client.
This is crucial for users facing Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), as this protocol is designed to disguise VPN packets to look like regular web traffic. It follows the November boost to its censorship-unblocking power, which introduced QUIC support and Stealth API Connect features.
Meanwhile, the fixed IPv6 switch on macOS offers granular control to network administrators, preventing potential IP leaks on modern networks where IPv6 routing could otherwise bypass the encrypted VPN tunnel entirely.
Squashing the ‘Bandwidth’ bug
Perhaps the most welcome fix in v2026.1 is the resolution of a persistent and confusing error message. Users had previously reported being told they were “out of bandwidth”, a message that caused unnecessary alarm for those on unlimited or high plans. Nym has confirmed that this was purely a software bug rather than an actual enforcement of data limits.
By patching this, the service removes a major friction point; after all, a privacy tool needs to be reliable to be trusted, and false warnings about connection limits can drive users away to more stable competitors.
On the security front, the team also addressed a critical Android issue where “Custom DNS” selection did not apply. Previously, the VPN tunnel would not reconnect properly after a change, potentially leaving the default DNS in place. This solution is crucial because if a custom DNS fails, your ISP can still theoretically log the domain names of the websites you visit.
Finally, the update includes “new onboarding for new users.” Decentralized mixnets are notoriously complex compared to standard VPNs, often confusing beginners with jargon about “hops” and “nodes.” Streamlining the setup process to make it more intuitive is a necessary step if NymVPN aims to compete with the plug-and-play simplicity that characterizes most best VPN services on the market.
The update is available now for download on all supported platforms.
