What's blocked in Belgium
All major apps work; paid loot boxes have counted as illegal gambling since April 2018, so some games disable them for Belgian players.
- 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 Belgium right now.
Not offered in Belgium
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 Belgium
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Belgium are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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ExpressVPN
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
CyberGhost
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Belgium's Gaming Commission ruled on 25 April 2018 that paid loot boxes in games such as FIFA 18, Overwatch and CS:GO were illegal games of chance, and the justice minister ordered them removed. RSF ranks Belgium 16th of 180 in 2026. Platforms themselves are not blocked.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Belgium?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Belgium?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Belgium right now. All major apps work; paid loot boxes have counted as illegal gambling since April 2018, so some games disable them for Belgian players.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Belgium?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Belgium. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Belgium?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Belgium?
Our picks for Belgium are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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