What's blocked in Nepal
Telegram has been banned since July 2025; a five-day block on 26 social platforms in September 2025 was lifted after deadly protests.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Blocked
- 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
| App | Status | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telegram | Blocked | Jul 2025 |
Not offered in Nepal
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 Nepal
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Nepal are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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ExpressVPN
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Nepal blocked Telegram in July 2025 over fraud concerns. On 4 September 2025 it blocked Facebook, X, YouTube and 23 other unregistered platforms, triggering the Gen Z protests that toppled the government; the ban was reversed on 9 September.
Before you connect: Any of the three restores Telegram.
Is a VPN legal in Nepal?
Legal
VPN use is legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Which apps are blocked in Nepal?
Yes. Telegram is blocked in Nepal.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Nepal?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Nepal. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Nepal?
Legal. VPN use is legal.
Which VPN works in Nepal?
Our picks for Nepal are NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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