What's blocked in Laos
Best VPN for Laos 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 Laos 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 Laos right now.
Not offered in Laos
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 Laos
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Laos 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 Laos at a glance
| VPN | Score out of 100 | Stealth | Connection | Privacy | Status in Laos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Laos.
What's going on
Laos ranks 154th of 180 in RSF's 2026 press freedom index. A 2014 decree extended prison penalties for criticising the government to internet users, news pages on Facebook must register with the state, and providers must report users' names and search histories. Laos cooperates with China on internet surveillance.
Before you connect: A VPN hides what you browse from local providers, which are required to log activity.
Is a VPN legal in Laos?
Legal with restrictions
VPN use is not specifically banned, but the state monitors internet use closely and punishes online criticism.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Laos?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Laos right now. Best VPN for Laos 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 Laos because it had the highest privacy score.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Laos?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Laos. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Laos?
Legal with restrictions. VPN use is not specifically banned, but the state monitors internet use closely and punishes online criticism.
Which VPN works in Laos?
Our picks for Laos are Proton VPN, ExpressVPN and NordVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Laos?
No. A VPN can get around blocks on specific apps and sites, but during a full shutdown there is no connection to the outside world for the VPN to use.
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