Where is Minecraft blocked?

Minecraft is blocked or restricted in 2 and not offered in 2 of the 130 countries we track. Updated November 2026.

Minecraft is the best-selling video game ever. Microsoft pulled it from Russian app stores in March 2022, and China plays a separate NetEase-run edition.

Is Minecraft safe?

Blocked 2

Not offered 2

The company doesn't offer Minecraft in these countries. That is not government censorship.

China

China has its own edition run by NetEase.
Russia since Mar 2022

Removed from Russian app stores; existing copies still run.

Minecraft works normally in 126 countries

The 3 VPNs that fit Minecraft

Picked for low ping and stable connections.

NordVPN

Largest network of the six, with the NordWhisper protocol for networks that inspect traffic.

For strict networks: NordWhisper or obfuscated servers.

Try NordVPN

ExpressVPN

Obfuscation is switched on automatically on every server, so there is no special mode to find.

For strict networks: automatic obfuscation.

Try ExpressVPN

Surfshark

Unlimited devices on one plan, with NoBorders mode that switches on in restrictive regions.

For strict networks: NoBorders mode.

Try Surfshark

Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Private Internet Access, CyberGhost and Proton VPN

Private Internet Access

Open-source apps, unlimited devices and servers in every US state, at a low price.

For strict networks: the Shadowsocks proxy option.

Try Private Internet Access

CyberGhost

Servers labelled for specific streaming services and a 45-day refund window on longer plans.

For strict networks: a nearby server.

Try CyberGhost

Proton VPN

Swiss-based with open-source apps and a free tier, plus a Stealth protocol for restrictive networks.

For strict networks: the Stealth protocol.

Try Proton VPN

Top 3 for Minecraft at a glance

VPN	Score out of 100	Stealth	Connection	Privacy	Status
1. NordVPN	91 / 100	NordWhisper or obfuscated servers (9/10)	—	8/10	—
2. ExpressVPN	82 / 100	Automatic obfuscation (10/10)	—	8/10	—
3. Surfshark	81 / 100	NoBorders mode (8/10)	—	7/10	—

Scores are out of 100 for this app, without a country connection factor. Stealth and Privacy are the ranking’s 0–10 factors.

Questions people ask

Which countries block Minecraft?

Minecraft is blocked in North Korea and Turkmenistan.

Where is Minecraft not available?

Minecraft is not offered in 2 of the countries we track, including China and Russia.

Which VPN is best for Minecraft?

Our picks are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark. Picked for low ping and stable connections. Open your country's page to see which one is connecting there this week.

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