What's blocked in Ivory Coast
Best VPN for Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast right now.
Not offered in Ivory Coast
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 Ivory Coast
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast at a glance
| VPN | Score out of 100 | Stealth | Connection | Privacy | Status in Ivory Coast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ivory Coast.
What's going on
Côte d'Ivoire kept the internet running through its 25 October 2025 presidential election and officially denied rumours of a shutdown. Amnesty International records protest bans, a two-month suspension of opposition party events and the arrest of cyber-activist Ibrahim Zigui in September 2025. No platforms are blocked.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy.
Is a VPN legal in Ivory Coast?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Ivory Coast?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Ivory Coast right now. Best VPN for Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast because it had the highest privacy score.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Ivory Coast?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Ivory Coast. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Ivory Coast?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Ivory Coast?
Our picks for Ivory Coast are Proton VPN, ExpressVPN and NordVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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