What's blocked in Albania
All major apps work; Albania's one-year TikTok ban ended in February 2026.
- 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 Albania right now.
Not offered in Albania
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 Albania
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Albania are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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ExpressVPN
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Surfshark
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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
Albania shut TikTok for a year from March 2025 after a teenager's death, though enforcement was patchy. The government repealed the ban on 3 February 2026 and it lapsed by 6 March 2026. Other apps were never affected.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Albania?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Albania?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Albania right now. All major apps work; Albania's one-year TikTok ban ended in February 2026.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Albania?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Albania. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Albania?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Albania?
Our picks for Albania are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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