What's blocked in Malawi
Best VPN for Malawi 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 Malawi 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 Malawi right now.
Not offered in Malawi
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 Malawi
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Malawi 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 Malawi at a glance
| VPN | Score out of 100 | Stealth | Connection | Privacy | Status in Malawi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Malawi.
What's going on
Freedom House rates Malawi's internet Partly Free (61/100 in Freedom on the Net 2025) with no blocked platforms. In January 2025 the regulator MACRA signed a contract for a misinformation-tracking system, and two politicians were arrested in 2024 over audio clips shared online. High data prices are the biggest barrier to getting online.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy.
Is a VPN legal in Malawi?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Malawi?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Malawi right now. Best VPN for Malawi 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 Malawi because it had the highest privacy score.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Malawi?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Malawi. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Malawi?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Malawi?
Our picks for Malawi are Proton VPN, ExpressVPN and NordVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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