What's blocked in Bhutan
All major apps work; no blocking is reported, but strict media and security laws keep journalists cautious.
- 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 Bhutan right now.
Not offered in Bhutan
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 Bhutan
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Bhutan are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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ExpressVPN
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CyberGhost
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
Surfshark
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Bhutan ranks 150th of 180 in RSF's 2026 press freedom index. Its regulator's board is appointed by the government, a national security law punishes creating 'misunderstanding' between the government and the people, and journalists face online harassment. RSF reports no website or app blocking.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy.
Is a VPN legal in Bhutan?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Bhutan?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Bhutan right now. All major apps work; no blocking is reported, but strict media and security laws keep journalists cautious.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Bhutan?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Bhutan. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Bhutan?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Bhutan?
Our picks for Bhutan are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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