What's blocked in Tanzania
X was unblocked in March 2026 after nine months; the internet was shut down around the October 2025 election.
- 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 Tanzania right now.
Not offered in Tanzania
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 Tanzania
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Tanzania 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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Private Internet Access
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CyberGhost
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What's going on
Tanzania blocked X in May 2025, citing pornographic content, and restored it in March 2026. Around the 29 October 2025 election the internet was cut nationwide during deadly protests.
Before you connect: Keep a VPN installed before elections or protests.
Is a VPN legal in Tanzania?
Legal with restrictions
2020 online content rules restrict tools that help reach prohibited content.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Tanzania?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Tanzania right now. X was unblocked in March 2026 after nine months; the internet was shut down around the October 2025 election.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Tanzania?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Tanzania. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Tanzania?
Legal with restrictions. 2020 online content rules restrict tools that help reach prohibited content.
Which VPN works in Tanzania?
Our picks for Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
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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