What's blocked in Kuwait
WhatsApp calls and major apps work; filtering targets adult, gambling and some political content.
- 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
| App | Status | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roblox | Partly blocked | Restored late 2025 with in-game chat turned off. |
Not offered in Kuwait
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 Kuwait
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Kuwait are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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CyberGhost
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ExpressVPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
Surfshark
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Kuwait is one of the more open Gulf states online. VoIP calls generally work and major platforms are accessible.
Before you connect: Mostly useful for privacy and streaming from home.
Is a VPN legal in Kuwait?
Legal
VPN use is legal for lawful purposes.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Kuwait?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Kuwait right now. Roblox has some restrictions. WhatsApp calls and major apps work; filtering targets adult, gambling and some political content.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Kuwait?
HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Kuwait. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Kuwait?
Legal. VPN use is legal for lawful purposes.
Which VPN works in Kuwait?
Our picks for Kuwait are NordVPN, CyberGhost and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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