What's blocked in Austria
All major apps work with no platform blocking; Austria ranks 19th of 180 for press freedom.
- 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 Austria right now.
Not offered in Austria
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
- 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 Austria
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Austria are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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CyberGhost
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ExpressVPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
Surfshark
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
RSF ranks Austria 19th of 180 in 2026, noting that it is the last EU country without a freedom of information law and that newsrooms receive threats. No apps or social platforms are blocked.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Austria?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Austria?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Austria right now. All major apps work with no platform blocking; Austria ranks 19th of 180 for press freedom.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Austria?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Austria. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Austria?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Austria?
Our picks for Austria are NordVPN, CyberGhost and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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