What's blocked in Kazakhstan
Apps generally work, but the country shut the internet down in January 2022 and blocks many VPN websites.
- 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 Kazakhstan right now.
Not offered in Kazakhstan
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Kazakhstan
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Kazakhstan are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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CyberGhost
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
ExpressVPN
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Kazakhstan imposed a near-total shutdown during the January 2022 unrest. Day to day, global platforms are open, but authorities block opposition media and some VPN provider websites.
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Is a VPN legal in Kazakhstan?
Legal
VPN use is legal; some provider sites are blocked.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Kazakhstan?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Kazakhstan right now. Apps generally work, but the country shut the internet down in January 2022 and blocks many VPN websites.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Kazakhstan?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Kazakhstan. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Kazakhstan?
Legal. VPN use is legal; some provider sites are blocked.
Which VPN works in Kazakhstan?
Our picks for Kazakhstan are NordVPN, Surfshark and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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