What's blocked in Netherlands
All major apps work; Binance left the Dutch market in 2023 and some loot-box game features are restricted.
- 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 Netherlands right now.
Not offered in Netherlands
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 Netherlands
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Netherlands 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
The Netherlands has no app blocks. Binance withdrew in 2023 after failing to get a licence, and some game mechanics have been limited under gambling rules.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Netherlands?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Netherlands?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Netherlands right now. All major apps work; Binance left the Dutch market in 2023 and some loot-box game features are restricted.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Netherlands?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar and Binance are not offered in Netherlands. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Netherlands?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Netherlands?
Our picks for Netherlands are NordVPN, CyberGhost and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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