What's blocked in Venezuela
X came back on 13 January 2026 after a 17-month block, but around 194 news domains are still censored.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 41 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Venezuela right now.
Not offered in Venezuela
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Venezuela
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Venezuela are reporting this week.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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NordVPN
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Proton VPN, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Proton VPN
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CyberGhost
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What's going on
Venezuela blocked X in August 2024 after the disputed election and restored it in January 2026 under the new interim government. In September 2026 some media sites were unblocked, while close to 200 domains remained restricted.
Before you connect: A VPN is mainly useful for independent news sites that remain blocked.
Is a VPN legal in Venezuela?
Legal
VPN use is legal, though some VPN services were blocked during the 2024 crackdown.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Venezuela?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Venezuela right now. X came back on 13 January 2026 after a 17-month block, but around 194 news domains are still censored.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Venezuela?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar and ChatGPT are not offered in Venezuela. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Venezuela?
Legal. VPN use is legal, though some VPN services were blocked during the 2024 crackdown.
Which VPN works in Venezuela?
Our picks for Venezuela are ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Venezuela?
No. A VPN can get around blocks on specific apps and sites, but during a full shutdown there is no connection to the outside world for the VPN to use.
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