What's blocked in Libya
Apps usually work, but outages and regional shutdowns are frequent and PayPal is not offered.
- 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 41 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Libya right now.
Not offered in Libya
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Libya
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Libya 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
Libya's divided government and damaged infrastructure mean frequent outages. Social media has been cut during clashes.
Before you connect: A VPN cannot fix outages.
Is a VPN legal in Libya?
Legal
No specific VPN law.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Libya?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Libya right now. Apps usually work, but outages and regional shutdowns are frequent and PayPal is not offered.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Libya?
HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar and PayPal are not offered in Libya. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Libya?
Legal. No specific VPN law.
Which VPN works in Libya?
Our picks for Libya are NordVPN, CyberGhost and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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