What's blocked in Nicaragua
Apps work, but most independent news outlets have been shut down or blocked and their journalists exiled.
- 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 Nicaragua right now.
Not offered in Nicaragua
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 Nicaragua
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Nicaragua are reporting this week.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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Proton VPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Surfshark
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What's going on
Nicaragua's government has closed or blocked dozens of independent media outlets and stripped critics of citizenship. Mainstream apps remain reachable.
Before you connect: A VPN hides what you browse from your ISP; it does not make posts anonymous.
Is a VPN legal in Nicaragua?
Legal
VPN use is not banned, but online criticism has led to prosecutions under the 2020 cybercrime law.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Nicaragua?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Nicaragua right now. Apps work, but most independent news outlets have been shut down or blocked and their journalists exiled.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Nicaragua?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Nicaragua. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Nicaragua?
Legal. VPN use is not banned, but online criticism has led to prosecutions under the 2020 cybercrime law.
Which VPN works in Nicaragua?
Our picks for Nicaragua are ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Proton VPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Nicaragua?
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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