What's blocked in Chad
Best VPN for Chad 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 Chad 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 Chad right now.
Not offered in Chad
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 Chad
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Chad 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 Chad at a glance
| VPN | Score out of 100 | Stealth | Connection | Privacy | Status in Chad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chad.
What's going on
Chad cut access to WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube from March 2018 to July 2019, one of the longest social media blocks ever recorded, and blocked WhatsApp again for weeks in July 2020. There is no confirmed current block, but the risk during unrest stays high.
Before you connect: Keep a VPN installed for elections and unrest.
Is a VPN legal in Chad?
Legal
VPNs are not banned and were widely used during past blocks.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Chad?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Chad right now. Best VPN for Chad 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 Chad because it had the highest privacy score.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Chad?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Chad. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Chad?
Legal. VPNs are not banned and were widely used during past blocks.
Which VPN works in Chad?
Our picks for Chad are Proton VPN, ExpressVPN and NordVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Chad?
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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