What's blocked in DR Congo
Best VPN for DR Congo 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 DR Congo 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 DR Congo right now.
Not offered in DR Congo
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 DR Congo
Our assessment, plus what visitors in DR Congo 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 DR Congo at a glance
| VPN | Score out of 100 | Stealth | Connection | Privacy | Status in DR Congo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 DR Congo.
What's going on
The Democratic Republic of the Congo blocked X and TikTok from around 1 February 2025 as the M23 rebel group captured Goma, while Facebook, Instagram and YouTube stayed reachable. In August 2026 the media regulator proposed a temporary TikTok suspension. The country also cut internet and SMS for almost three weeks after the 2018 election.
Before you connect: Keep a VPN installed; blocks here arrive with little warning.
Is a VPN legal in DR Congo?
Legal
VPN use is legal and surged during the 2025 block.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in DR Congo?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in DR Congo right now. Best VPN for DR Congo 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 DR Congo because it had the highest privacy score.
Which streaming and online services are not available in DR Congo?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in DR Congo. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in DR Congo?
Legal. VPN use is legal and surged during the 2025 block.
Which VPN works in DR Congo?
Our picks for DR Congo 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 DR Congo?
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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