What's blocked in Guatemala
All major apps work; prosecutions of journalists, not blocking, are the main problem.
- 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 streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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CyberGhost
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ExpressVPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
Surfshark
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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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. All major apps work; prosecutions of journalists, not blocking, are the main problem.
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 NordVPN, CyberGhost and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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