What's blocked in Belarus
Major apps usually work, but over 15,000 websites are blocked and platforms are cut during elections and protests.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tor Browser | Blocked | Anonymisers have been banned since 2015. | How to unblock |
Not offered in Belarus
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
- Prime Video
- Disney+
- HBO Max
- Hulu
- BBC iPlayer
- JioHotstar
- ChatGPT
- PayPal
- Peacock
- BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)
- Gemini
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
Search, AI, money & shopping
The 3 VPNs that fit Belarus
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Belarus are reporting this week.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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NordVPN
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Proton VPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Surfshark
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Private Internet Access
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CyberGhost
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What's going on
Belarus keeps most global platforms reachable day to day while blocking thousands of independent news and opposition sites. Around elections and unrest, mobile internet and social media have been switched off nationwide.
Before you connect: Keep a VPN ready for election periods, when blocks appear without warning.
Is a VPN legal in Belarus?
Legal with restrictions
Anonymisers and Tor were banned in 2015. Individual VPN use is common, but subscribing to or sharing content from 'extremist' channels is prosecuted.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Which apps are blocked in Belarus?
Yes. Tor Browser is blocked in Belarus.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Belarus?
Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, ChatGPT, PayPal and 3 more are not offered in Belarus. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Belarus?
Legal with restrictions. Anonymisers and Tor were banned in 2015. Individual VPN use is common, but subscribing to or sharing content from 'extremist' channels is prosecuted.
Which VPN works in Belarus?
Our picks for Belarus 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 Belarus?
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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