In the Android app, on the Countries tab, when you search for servers by prefix (e.g., US-NY), the result list sorts by the lowest to highest server load. However, the Windows app doesn't, which is absurd? Why would I NOT want to see the list by server load. There should be sort options by Name, Load, etc., and - most importantly - a way to SET THE DEFAULT.

Given the ProtonVPN almost NEVER chooses a server near the lowest end of server load, and I have to manually select a server every time, on every device, this is a major pain point.

To combat the "people will just rush to the least loaded server" issue:

Allow us only to sort by color/intervals of the server loads: IE green first, then orange, etc.

Randomize the actual loads in those categories so there's no guarantee the first few results ARE the "best option" at the moment, meaning those who don't care and only want decently under-used servers can just go fast, and the rest of us can hunt for a GREAT one without having to scroll past a sea of red and orange

I think there is a better way to do it, because with this everyone will rush to the least loaded server, and it can become more loaded in a few seconds.
I think the application already sorts on its side according to the load, and optimizes. Indeed, this may lack transparency.

This is a very good idea.

The possibility of sorting would be a plus:
By speed
By latency
By load
etc...

Hi Kris. Great idea.

FYI : free accounts on Proton VPN had this until a few weeks ago.

Each countries free-server had an on/off button and underneath the button there was an indication of the load on that server.

Users got to choose which country to connect to based on load - but also their other personal requirements.

Unfortunately Proton has now dumped this feature for free accounts.
Upsetting all the free account users (many of whom are paid ProtonMail clients).

Good luck with this excellent suggestion - and now you know that the code already exists...!