What's blocked in Brunei
Best VPN for Brunei is Proton VPN, 94 out of 100. Second is ExpressVPN, 86 out of 100. Third is NordVPN, 86 out of 100. Proton VPN is the best choice for Brunei because it had the highest privacy score.
- 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 Brunei right now.
Not offered in Brunei
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
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Brunei
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Brunei are reporting this week.
Picked for privacy and getting messages through.
Proton VPN
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ExpressVPN
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NordVPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Private Internet Access, Surfshark and CyberGhost
Private Internet Access
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Surfshark
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CyberGhost
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Top 3 for Brunei at a glance
| VPN | Score out of 100 | Stealth | Connection | Privacy | Status in Brunei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Proton VPN | 94 / 100 | The Stealth protocol (8/10) | 10/10 | 10/10 | Connects |
| 2. ExpressVPN | 86 / 100 | Automatic obfuscation (10/10) | 10/10 | 8/10 | Connects |
| 3. NordVPN | 86 / 100 | NordWhisper or obfuscated servers (9/10) | 10/10 | 8/10 | Connects |
Scores are out of 100. Stealth, Connection and Privacy are the ranking’s 0–10 factors; Status is whether the VPN connects in Brunei.
What's going on
Brunei requires internet providers to register with the Prime Minister's Office and advises them to monitor posts against the public interest and social morals. Freedom House says online speech is monitored, and sedition laws carry prison terms for content seen as undermining the national philosophy. Social and messaging apps work normally.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Brunei?
Legal
VPNs are not banned, but what you post or access is still subject to Brunei's strict laws.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Brunei?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Brunei right now. Best VPN for Brunei is Proton VPN, 94 out of 100. Second is ExpressVPN, 86 out of 100. Third is NordVPN, 86 out of 100. Proton VPN is the best choice for Brunei because it had the highest privacy score.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Brunei?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Brunei. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Brunei?
Legal. VPNs are not banned, but what you post or access is still subject to Brunei's strict laws.
Which VPN works in Brunei?
Our picks for Brunei are Proton VPN, ExpressVPN and NordVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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