Ranked for getting through censorship Facts checked 17 Oct 2026 Scores recalculated live
Best VPN for Turkey
Discord and Roblox are blocked, crypto exchanges went dark in October 2026, and X, YouTube and Instagram are throttled during political events. In total, 3 of the apps we track are restricted in Turkey.
Top pick right now
ExpressVPN 98/100
Uses automatic obfuscation (with the protocol on Automatic) to disguise VPN traffic.
Why you'd use a VPN in Turkey
What is blocked
Discord (blocked), Roblox (blocked), Binance (blocked). The status page has dates and sources for each one.
Before you connect
Sign up and install before arriving. Throttling during big political events can last a few days.
Is a VPN legal in Turkey? Legal. Using a VPN is legal, but most VPN provider websites are blocked, including NordVPN, Proton VPN and Surfshark. The apps themselves usually still work once installed.
The top 3 for Turkey
#1
ExpressVPN 98/100
Connects
Uses automatic obfuscation (with the protocol on Automatic) to disguise VPN traffic.
Try ExpressVPN#2
NordVPN 92/100
Connects
The website is blocked, so download the app before you travel or from the app store.
Try NordVPNFull ranking of the 6 VPNs we track
| # | VPN | Score | Connects here | Visitor reports | Website (OONI) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ExpressVPN | 98/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Too few tests | Try ExpressVPN |
| 2 | NordVPN | 92/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Website blocked 105 tests | Try NordVPN |
| 3 | Proton VPN | 89/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Website blocked 89 tests | Try Proton VPN |
| 4 | Surfshark | 86/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Website blocked 143 tests | Try Surfshark |
| 5 | Private Internet Access | 71/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Too few tests | Try Private Internet Access |
| 6 | CyberGhost | 64/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Too few tests | Try CyberGhost |
"Connects here" comes from our Turkey status page. Visitor reports count the last 14 days. Website checks come from OONI measurements over 30 days, refreshed 19 Oct 2026; a blocked website doesn't mean the app is blocked, but you'll need to install the app another way.
How we scored
Nobody pays for a position here. Each VPN gets a score out of 100 from these weights, chosen because the main reason to use a VPN in Turkey is getting through censorship:
- Stealth / obfuscation
- 45%
- Connects in this country
- 30%
- Privacy & audits
- 10%
- Visitor reports
- 15%
Feature ratings are our editorial scores. If a VPN has too few visitor reports, that weight is shared among the other factors. A VPN that doesn't connect here is capped at 35. How we track
Questions people ask
What is the best VPN for Turkey?
On our current scores, ExpressVPN (98/100), followed by NordVPN (92) and Proton VPN (89). Scores weigh getting through censorship most heavily for Turkey and update as visitors there report what works.
Is using a VPN legal in Turkey?
Legal. Using a VPN is legal, but most VPN provider websites are blocked, including NordVPN, Proton VPN and Surfshark. The apps themselves usually still work once installed.
Do all VPNs work in Turkey?
All six VPNs we track connect normally in Turkey. The differences are in streaming, privacy and speed.
Why does this ranking change?
Part of each score comes from visitor reports in the last 14 days and from whether each VPN currently connects in the country. When those change, the order changes. The formula is shown on the page.
Sources
We earn a commission if you buy a VPN through our links. It never changes what we report as blocked. How we pick