VPN Peek

Key Features

• •DNS and IPv6 Leak Tests: Run pass/fail checks for DNS leaks and IPv6 leaks directly from the menu bar. These tests compare your DNS servers against known safe providers and verify that all traffic stays within the VPN tunnel, giving you immediate assurance.
• •VPN Connection Detection: Automatically detects active VPN tunnels including WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, L2TP, and PPTP. The interface name and provider are displayed, so you can confirm exactly which VPN client is managing the connection.
• •Public IP with One-Click Copy: Displays your public IP address in the menu bar with a single click to copy it. This allows quick comparison with your expected VPN exit IP to verify the tunnel is working properly.
• •Pro DNS Server List with Provider Names: Upgrade to Pro to see a complete list of all detected DNS servers, labeled with provider names like Cloudflare, Google, and Quad9. This helps identify whether your DNS queries are being handled by your VPN or leaking to your ISP.
• •Split Tunnel Mode and Trusted DNS Whitelist: For users who intentionally route some traffic outside the VPN, Split Tunnel Mode suppresses false warnings. The Trusted DNS Whitelist lets you add known safe DNS servers so they are never flagged as leaks.
• •Notifications for Disconnect and Leaks: Get instant notifications when your VPN disconnects or a leak is detected. This feature ensures you never miss a critical event, even when the menu bar is not in focus.
• •Customizable Menu Bar Icon and Refresh Interval: Choose from six icon styles and set the refresh interval from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. This lets you balance monitoring frequency with battery life and personalize the appearance.
• •Protection Report Export: Copy a full protection report to the clipboard summarizing connection status, detected DNS servers, and leak test results. Useful for troubleshooting or documenting your VPN's performance.

Use Cases

• •A remote worker uses VPN Peek to verify their corporate VPN is not leaking DNS queries while accessing sensitive company resources. The pass/fail test provides immediate confirmation, ensuring confidential data stays encrypted.
• •A journalist covering controversial topics runs VPN Peek before each browsing session to confirm their real IP address is masked. If a leak is detected, they can disconnect and switch to a different VPN provider.
• •An IT security professional deploys VPN Peek on multiple Macs to audit VPN configurations across the organization. The protection report allows them to track which devices are properly secured and which need reconfiguration.
• •A privacy enthusiast connects to a public Wi-Fi network and uses VPN Peek to monitor for IPv6 leaks. The real-time alert notifies them if the VPN fails to encapsulate IPv6 traffic, allowing them to disable IPv6 temporarily.
• •A user who splits their VPN traffic for local network access enables Split Tunnel Mode to avoid false positives. The Trusted DNS Whitelist further reduces alerts, letting them focus on genuine leaks without distraction.
• •A Mac user upgrading to macOS 14 installs VPN Peek to test their existing VPN setup. The free version's auto-refresh and launch-at-login features ensure continuous protection without manual intervention.

Who is this for?

Privacy-conscious Mac users running macOS 14 or later who rely on VPNs for online security and anonymity. This includes remote workers verifying corporate VPN integrity, journalists protecting sources, IT professionals auditing network configurations, activists evading surveillance, and everyday users connecting to public Wi-Fi. The free tier suits casual users, while the Pro upgrade appeals to power users who need detailed DNS server information and customizable alerts. VPN Peek is compatible with any VPN client that creates a tunnel interface, making it accessible to anyone using WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, L2TP, or PPTP on their Mac.