What's blocked in Zimbabwe
All major apps work; Zimbabwe shut down the internet during the January 2019 fuel protests.
- 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 Zimbabwe right now.
Not offered in Zimbabwe
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 Zimbabwe
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Zimbabwe are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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CyberGhost
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
ExpressVPN
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Zimbabwe ordered a full internet shutdown in January 2019, which a court later ruled illegal. No platforms are blocked today.
Before you connect: Keep a VPN installed for protest periods.
Is a VPN legal in Zimbabwe?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Zimbabwe?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Zimbabwe right now. All major apps work; Zimbabwe shut down the internet during the January 2019 fuel protests.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Zimbabwe?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Zimbabwe. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Zimbabwe?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Zimbabwe?
Our picks for Zimbabwe are NordVPN, Surfshark and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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