Quick video version:
Gab.com announced on May 4, 2025, that it now bans VPNs for users unless they pay for a Gab Pro subscription. This policy blocks anyone using a VPN from accessing the site without a paid account. The move has raised eyebrows, especially since Gab once promoted VPNs as “crucial for privacy and freedom” back in 2019. Now, they’re putting privacy behind a paywall, leaving users to question their commitment to free speech.
Why This Change Hurts Gab Users
Gab’s new rule hits users who rely on VPNs to stay private. VPNs hide your IP address and encrypt your data, protecting you from tracking or censorship. For many on Gab, especially those in censored regions, this is a big loss. The UK’s Online Safety Act , active since March 2025, already pressures platforms like Gab to censor content or face fines. Banning VPNs makes it harder for users to stay safe while speaking freely.
Gab’s Shift in Values
Gab’s decision feels like a departure from its roots. Their 2019 stance on VPNs was clear: they were essential for privacy. Now, they’re asking users to pay for that same protection. This paywall suggests Gab is prioritizing profits over principles. For a platform built on free speech, this move risks alienating users who valued its original mission.
On September 8, 2023, Fosco Marotto, a Gab representative, explained their reasoning. They said Gab faced attacks from countries like Israel, Ukraine, and India, including denial of service attacks, account spam, and content scraping. To counter this, they rolled back access from VPNs, claiming most VPN endpoints are tied to hosting providers they want to block. They also argued VPNs don’t fully protect privacy—Gab can still see user activity, and many VPN companies might be compromised or state-affiliated, with some allegedly being “Israel-owned.” They suggested users avoid VPNs and rely on Gab’s HTTPS and DNS encryption instead, but this doesn’t address the core privacy needs of users in restrictive regions.
A Pro-White Alternative
For pro-White users looking for a new home, Volk.Network and Volk TV are the answer. We’re a digital active club, not social media, built for White nationalists and pro-White advocates. We allow VPNs with no restrictions, so you can stay private without paying extra. Our platforms are a safe space to speak freely, connect with others, and organize for our cause. We run our own infrastructure to avoid censorship, and we put pro-White values first—something Gab never did. Join us today and support our work to grow a stronger community.
Volk commercials:
–
