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What's blocked in Algeria

Moderate censorship Checked Editor review

Apps normally work, but Algeria restricts the internet nationwide during the baccalaureate exams every June.

  1. WhatsApp: Works
  2. Voice & video calls: Works
  3. Telegram: Works
  4. Signal: Works
  5. Discord: Works
  6. Facebook: Works
  7. Instagram: Works
  8. X (Twitter): Works
  9. TikTok: Works
  10. YouTube: Works
  11. Google: Works
  • Works
  • Age-gated
  • Partly blocked
  • Slowed down
  • Blocked

App by app

AppStatusSinceNotes
Roblox Blocked 2025

Not offered in Algeria

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

Search, AI & money

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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Private Internet Access

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Proton VPN

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What's going on

Every June, Algeria throttles or cuts mobile internet and social media during national baccalaureate exams. Outside exam season, major apps work.

Before you connect: During exam-week shutdowns, a VPN cannot help.

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 and JioHotstar 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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Seeing something different in Algeria? An editor reviews every report before the page changes.

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