What's blocked in Kyrgyzstan
Major apps work; a 2023 TikTok ban was reversed within days, and independent media face pressure.
- 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 Kyrgyzstan right now.
Not offered in Kyrgyzstan
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 Kyrgyzstan
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Kyrgyzstan are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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What's going on
Kyrgyzstan moved to ban TikTok in August 2023 over concerns for children but reversed course quickly. Authorities have blocked several independent news outlets under a 'false information' law.
Before you connect: Useful for blocked independent news sites.
Is a VPN legal in Kyrgyzstan?
Legal
VPN use is legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Kyrgyzstan?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Kyrgyzstan right now. Major apps work; a 2023 TikTok ban was reversed within days, and independent media face pressure.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Kyrgyzstan?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Kyrgyzstan. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Kyrgyzstan?
Legal. VPN use is legal.
Which VPN works in Kyrgyzstan?
Our picks for Kyrgyzstan are NordVPN, CyberGhost and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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