About Mullvad VPN loader
A secure minimal web installer for the Mullvad app
Mullvad VPN loader 1.2.1
A secure minimal web installer for the Mullvad app
- By Mullvad VPN
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Jun 9, 2026
What's new in 1.2.1
Here is a list of changes since last release 1.2.0:
Changed
- Write logs to mullvad_paths::logs::frontend_log_dir instead of a temporary directory.
- Redact working directory from logs.
Technical details
| Publisher | Mullvad VPN |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Release date | 2026-06-09 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | MullvadVPN.MullvadVPNLoader |
Install Mullvad VPN loader from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=MullvadVPN.MullvadVPNLoader -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=MullvadVPN.MullvadVPNLoader -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=MullvadVPN.MullvadVPNLoader -e
Mullvad VPN loader version history
1.2.0 Oct 2, 2025
Here is a list of changes since last release 1.1.0:
Changed
- Ignore releases with a rollout of 0.
1.1.0 Jun 17, 2025
Here is a list of changes since last release 1.0.0:
Added
Windows
- Add support for installing previously downloaded apps when internet access is unavailable.
Fixed
- Fix downloads hanging indefinitely on switching networks
macOS
- Fix crash on macOS 12.
1.0.0 May 13, 2025
We're happy to finally release our new meta installer - Mullvad VPN loader,
which is a small tool for installing the latest Mullvad VPN app release.
Mullvad VPN loader is available for Windows and macOS,
and can install both the latest stable app release as well as the latest beta release.
Mullvad VPN loader can be used to update Mullvad VPN whenever we make a new release.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mullvad VPN loader free?
Yes. Mullvad VPN loader is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of Mullvad VPN loader?
The latest version is 1.2.1, released on Jun 9, 2026.
Is it safe to download Mullvad VPN loader?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 253323fd74dc963eb545505b04bc2616d0cd486fb46377f4d1e521f284950e67.
Which Windows versions does Mullvad VPN loader support?
Mullvad VPN loader runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall Mullvad VPN loader?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Mullvad VPN loader and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=MullvadVPN.MullvadVPNLoader -e.
Is there a portable version of Mullvad VPN loader?
Yes. Mullvad VPN loader is available as a portable program (Install.Mullvad.VPN.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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