What's blocked in Indonesia
Under-16s have been restricted from major social platforms since 28 March 2026; adults can use them normally.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Age-gated
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Age-gated
- YouTube: Age-gated
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
| App | Status | Since | Notes | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DuckDuckGo | Blocked | 2024 | Blocked over gambling and adult content in search results. | How to unblock |
| Temu | Blocked | Oct 2024 | Blocked to protect local small businesses. | |
| Age-gated | Mar 2026 | |||
| TikTok | Age-gated | Mar 2026 | ||
| YouTube | Age-gated | Mar 2026 | ||
| Roblox | Age-gated | Mar 2026 | Under-16 rules apply. |
Not offered in Indonesia
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
- Hulu
- BBC iPlayer
- JioHotstar
- Peacock
- BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Indonesia
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Indonesia are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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What's going on
Indonesia's under-16 social media rule took effect on 28 March 2026. The country also blocks many adult, gambling and some file-sharing sites and has previously blocked Reddit and Vimeo.
Before you connect: Adults mostly use a VPN here for privacy and blocked sites.
Is a VPN legal in Indonesia?
Legal
VPN use is legal for adults.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Which apps are blocked in Indonesia?
Yes. DuckDuckGo and Temu are blocked in Indonesia.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Indonesia?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Indonesia. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Indonesia?
Legal. VPN use is legal for adults.
Which VPN works in Indonesia?
Our picks for Indonesia are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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