What's blocked in Germany
All major apps work; German law forces fast removal of illegal posts, and some foreign streaming services are not offered.
- 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 Germany right now.
Not offered in Germany
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 Germany
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Germany 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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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
CyberGhost
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Germany's NetzDG and the EU Digital Services Act require platforms to remove illegal content quickly, but no major app is blocked. In 2025 the data protection commissioner asked Apple and Google to remove DeepSeek from German app stores.
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Is a VPN legal in Germany?
Legal
VPNs are legal. Downloading copyrighted files is still prosecuted, VPN or not.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Germany?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Germany right now. All major apps work; German law forces fast removal of illegal posts, and some foreign streaming services are not offered.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Germany?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Germany. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Germany?
Legal. VPNs are legal. Downloading copyrighted files is still prosecuted, VPN or not.
Which VPN works in Germany?
Our picks for Germany are NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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