What's blocked in Yemen
In Houthi-controlled areas, news and opposition sites are filtered and connections are frequently cut.
- 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 Yemen right now.
Not offered in Yemen
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 Yemen
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Yemen 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
Yemen's main ISP, YemenNet, is controlled by the Houthis in Sanaa and filters news and opposition sites. War damage causes long outages.
Before you connect: A VPN cannot fix outages.
Is a VPN legal in Yemen?
Legal with restrictions
No clear law, but authorities in Houthi areas monitor and punish dissent.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Yemen?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Yemen right now. In Houthi-controlled areas, news and opposition sites are filtered and connections are frequently cut.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Yemen?
HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Yemen. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Yemen?
Legal with restrictions. No clear law, but authorities in Houthi areas monitor and punish dissent.
Which VPN works in Yemen?
Our picks for Yemen 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 Yemen?
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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