Leta, the privacy-focused search proxy by Mullvad, will cease operations on November 27, 2025. The decision comes as ongoing changes in the industry have rendered Leta’s privacy model less effective and increasingly difficult to maintain. Designed to offer an additional layer of privacy by pooling and caching search queries, Leta ensured that individual user activities were masked. However, the rapid evolution of the search industry, characterized by AI-driven engines and new indexing models, has made it challenging to keep the proxy compatible and performant. The team announced on November 6, 2025, that these technological shifts have diminished the relevance of Leta’s original approach. Moving forward, the developers will concentrate on advancing VPNs and browser privacy solutions, both independently and through collaborations. Users seeking online privacy are advised to use VPNs alongside privacy-focused browsers to achieve comparable or even stronger protection. This strategic pivot underscores a commitment to privacy innovation that aligns with modern web technologies and user demands.
Why is Mullvad’s Leta Search Proxy shutting down in 2025?
