AVG Secure VPN Causes Intermittent Connectivity Issues and Incomplete Page Loading on My Website

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I have been experiencing a persistent issue with my website whenever AVG Secure VPN is enabled on my system. The website loads normally without the VPN, but as soon as I connect through AVG Secure VPN, some pages either take an unusually long time to load or fail to load completely. The homepage appears accessible most of the time, but several internal pages return timeout errors or remain stuck while loading. This behavior is consistent across different browsers, which makes me believe the problem may be related to how the VPN handles network requests rather than a browser-specific issue.

To investigate further, I reviewed my web server logs and noticed that requests coming through VPN endpoints sometimes terminate before all page assets are downloaded. Images, JavaScript files, and CSS resources occasionally fail to load, resulting in broken page layouts and incomplete rendering. The server itself does not report high resource usage, and visitors accessing the site without a VPN do not appear to encounter similar problems. Because the issue only occurs when AVG Secure VPN is active, I am trying to determine whether there is a routing, filtering, or DNS-related factor involved.

I also tested multiple VPN server locations available within AVG Secure VPN. Interestingly, the severity of the issue changes depending on the selected region. Some VPN locations allow partial access to the website, while others make the website almost unusable due to repeated connection timeouts. This inconsistency makes troubleshooting difficult because the website infrastructure remains unchanged while the user experience varies significantly based on the VPN endpoint being used.

Another observation is that the problem becomes more noticeable on pages that depend heavily on API requests. Certain API calls either take much longer than expected or fail entirely when routed through the VPN connection. As a result, dynamic content does not load correctly and some website features become unavailable. Direct testing of the API endpoints without the VPN shows normal response times, suggesting that the underlying services are functioning properly and that the VPN connection may be affecting request delivery.

I have already checked firewall settings, SSL certificates, DNS configuration, caching rules, and content delivery network settings to ensure there are no obvious misconfigurations on my side. The website uses HTTPS correctly and passes external security and performance checks. I also verified that no intentional blocks or restrictions have been configured against VPN traffic. Despite these efforts, the issue continues to occur specifically when traffic is routed through AVG Secure VPN, making it difficult to identify the exact source of the problem.

Has anyone else encountered a situation where AVG Secure VPN causes intermittent website connectivity problems, incomplete page rendering, or failed API requests despite the website functioning normally on standard internet connections? I would appreciate any guidance regarding VPN settings, DNS handling, protocol selection, or diagnostic tools that could help isolate the root cause. Any suggestions from users who have faced similar behavior would be extremely helpful.

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I’m having a similar issue where AVG is blocking all websites. I have to disable it to come to their site for answers. And I have the VPN off because it blocked everything when I had it on. I do a lot of work online and this is becoming a huge problem for me. I hope this can be fixed ASAP

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I’m glad to know I’m not the only one experiencing this because the behavior sounds very similar to what I’ve been seeing. In my case, the website itself works normally on a standard connection, but once AVG Secure VPN is enabled, page assets start timing out or loading only partially. The fact that you’re also seeing widespread blocking even with normal browsing makes me think the issue could be related to how certain VPN endpoints or filtering rules are handling traffic.

I’ve also noticed that the problem changes depending on which VPN server location is selected, which makes troubleshooting even more confusing. Since both general browsing and API-heavy pages seem affected, I’m starting to suspect there may be a DNS routing, packet filtering, or connection stability issue happening within specific VPN regions rather than something directly wrong with the websites themselves.

Hopefully AVG can provide clarification or a fix soon because this kind of instability makes it difficult to rely on the VPN for normal work activity. If I discover any settings or workarounds that improve the situation, I’ll share them here as well.

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Am also having problems, and it seems any sites using CloudFlare for verification are not loading. Very frustrating.