What's blocked in France
Major apps work; several large adult sites withdrew from France in 2025 over age-verification rules.
- 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 41 apps we track is blocked or restricted in France right now.
Not offered in France
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit France
Our assessment, plus what visitors in France are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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CyberGhost
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ExpressVPN
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
France's SREN law requires adult sites to verify age. In June 2025 Aylo pulled Pornhub and its other sites from France in protest. Courts also order blocks of piracy and illegal streaming sites.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming catalogues from other countries.
Is a VPN legal in France?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in France?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in France right now. Major apps work; several large adult sites withdrew from France in 2025 over age-verification rules.
Which streaming and online services are not available in France?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in France. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in France?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in France?
Our picks for France are NordVPN, Surfshark and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Report a block
Seeing something different in France? An editor reviews every report before the page changes.