What's blocked in Guatemala
Best VPN for Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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 Guatemala right now.
Not offered in Guatemala
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 Guatemala
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Guatemala 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 Guatemala at a glance
| VPN | Score out of 100 | Stealth | Connection | Privacy | Status in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Guatemala.
What's going on
Guatemala ranks 128th of 180 in RSF's 2026 index. RSF reports no internet blocking, but elPeriódico founder José Rubén Zamora has faced years of prosecution, at least 20 journalists left the country between 2019 and 2024, and a proposal to criminalise online criticism of the state has been tabled.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Guatemala?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Guatemala?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Guatemala right now. Best VPN for Guatemala 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 Guatemala because it had the highest privacy score.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Guatemala?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Guatemala. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Guatemala?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Guatemala?
Our picks for Guatemala are Proton VPN, ExpressVPN and NordVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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