What's blocked in Brazil
All major apps work; under-16s need parental consent for social media since March 2026.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Age-gated
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Age-gated
- YouTube: Age-gated
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
| App | Status | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age-gated | Mar 2026 | ||
| TikTok | Age-gated | Mar 2026 | |
| YouTube | Age-gated | Mar 2026 |
Not offered in Brazil
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 Brazil
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Brazil are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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What's going on
Brazil's Supreme Court blocked X from 30 August to 8 October 2024. Since 17 March 2026, platforms must get parental consent before under-16s can use them.
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Is a VPN legal in Brazil?
Legal
VPN use is legal. During the 2024 X ban, a fine was threatened for using a VPN to reach X specifically.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Brazil?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Brazil right now. Instagram, TikTok and YouTube have some restrictions. All major apps work; under-16s need parental consent for social media since March 2026.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Brazil?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Brazil. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Brazil?
Legal. VPN use is legal. During the 2024 X ban, a fine was threatened for using a VPN to reach X specifically.
Which VPN works in Brazil?
Our picks for Brazil are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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