What's blocked in Algeria
Apps work most of the year; for the June 2026 baccalaureate, Algeria cut internet only around exam centres instead of nationwide.
- 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
| App | Status | Since | Notes | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roblox | Blocked | 2025 | How to unblock |
Not offered in Algeria
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
- HBO Max
- Hulu
- BBC iPlayer
- JioHotstar
- Peacock
- BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Algeria
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Algeria are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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CyberGhost
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ExpressVPN
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What's going on
For years Algeria cut or restricted the internet nationwide during the June baccalaureate exams. For the 2026 exams starting on 7 June, the education minister said connections would be cut only during exam hours and only in and around exam centres. RSF ranks Algeria 145th of 180 in 2026 and says several news websites are blocked.
Before you connect: Exam cuts take out the whole connection near centres; a VPN cannot help there.
Is a VPN legal in Algeria?
Legal
No specific VPN ban.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Which apps are blocked in Algeria?
Yes. Roblox is blocked in Algeria.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Algeria?
HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Algeria. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Algeria?
Legal. No specific VPN ban.
Which VPN works in Algeria?
Our picks for Algeria are NordVPN, Surfshark and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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