What's blocked in Maldives
Apps work, but a September 2025 media law created a state-appointed commission with power to fine and shut down outlets.
- 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 71 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Maldives right now.
Not offered in Maldives
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Maldives
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Maldives are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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CyberGhost
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Surfshark
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ExpressVPN
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What's going on
The Maldives passed a Media and Broadcasting Commission law in September 2025 that journalists' groups say threatens press freedom, sparking protests. Adult and some religiously sensitive websites are blocked. Mainstream apps work.
Before you connect: Tourists mostly use VPNs on resort Wi-Fi for privacy.
Is a VPN legal in Maldives?
Legal
VPN use is not banned.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Maldives?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Maldives right now. Apps work, but a September 2025 media law created a state-appointed commission with power to fine and shut down outlets.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Maldives?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Maldives. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Maldives?
Legal. VPN use is not banned.
Which VPN works in Maldives?
Our picks for Maldives are NordVPN, CyberGhost and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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