What's blocked in Jordan
TikTok has been blocked since December 2022, and WhatsApp calls are restricted.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Partly blocked
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Blocked
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
| App | Status | Since | Notes | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | Blocked | Dec 2022 | How to unblock | |
| Voice & video calls | Partly blocked | WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal and Telegram calls | How to unblock | |
| Roblox | Partly blocked | Restored late 2025 with in-game chat turned off. | How to unblock |
Not offered in Jordan
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
- HBO Max
- Hulu
- BBC iPlayer
- JioHotstar
- Peacock
- BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)
Working normally
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Jordan
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Jordan are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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What's going on
Jordan blocked TikTok in December 2022 after a police officer was killed during protests, and later reports said the block remained. VoIP calling is also restricted without a formal ban.
Before you connect: A VPN restores TikTok and calls.
Is a VPN legal in Jordan?
Legal
VPN use is legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Which apps are blocked in Jordan?
Yes. TikTok is blocked in Jordan.
Can I make WhatsApp calls in Jordan?
Voice and video calls are partly blocked in Jordan. Text messaging is not affected in the same way.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Jordan?
HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Jordan. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Jordan?
Legal. VPN use is legal.
Which VPN works in Jordan?
Our picks for Jordan are NordVPN, Surfshark and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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