What's blocked in Azerbaijan
Instagram, TikTok and X have been blocked on multiple networks since 12 October 2026 during protests over a school hijab ban; independent news sites are blocked.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Partly blocked
- X (Twitter): Partly blocked
- TikTok: Partly blocked
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
| App | Status | Since | Notes | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partly blocked | Oct 2026 | Blocked on multiple networks during hijab-ban protests. | How to unblock | |
| X (Twitter) | Partly blocked | Oct 2026 | Blocked on multiple networks during hijab-ban protests. | How to unblock |
| TikTok | Partly blocked | Oct 2026 | Blocked on multiple networks during hijab-ban protests. | How to unblock |
Not offered in Azerbaijan
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
- Disney+
- 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 Azerbaijan
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Azerbaijan are reporting this week.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Azerbaijan blocks most independent media and restricted TikTok during the 2020 and 2023 Karabakh fighting. From 12 October 2026, as protests spread over schools barring girls who wear hijabs, Instagram, TikTok and X became inaccessible across multiple internet providers, which NetBlocks confirmed on 13 October. Proton VPN reported sign-ups from Azerbaijan more than 4,000% above normal.
Before you connect: Useful mainly for reading blocked news sites.
Is a VPN legal in Azerbaijan?
Legal
VPN use is legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Azerbaijan?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Azerbaijan right now. Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok have some restrictions. Instagram, TikTok and X have been blocked on multiple networks since 12 October 2026 during protests over a school hijab ban; independent news sites are blocked.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Azerbaijan?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Azerbaijan. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Azerbaijan?
Legal. VPN use is legal.
Which VPN works in Azerbaijan?
Our picks for Azerbaijan are ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Proton VPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Azerbaijan?
No. A VPN can get around blocks on specific apps and sites, but during a full shutdown there is no connection to the outside world for the VPN to use.
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