What's blocked in Nicaragua
Mainstream apps work, but about 15 .ni media and university sites were blocked in March 2025 and nearly all independent outlets work from exile.
- 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 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.
- Hulu
- BBC iPlayer
- JioHotstar
- Peacock
- BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
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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NordVPN
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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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Private Internet Access
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CyberGhost
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What's going on
Freedom House downgraded Nicaragua to Not Free (38/100). In March 2025 about 15 media and university websites on the .ni domain were blocked, along with redirects to their new addresses. A September 2024 reform of the cybercrime law added prison terms of up to 15 years and covers social media activity abroad, and 135 political prisoners were exiled that month.
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 is prosecuted under the cybercrime law.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Nicaragua?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Nicaragua right now. Mainstream apps work, but about 15 .ni media and university sites were blocked in March 2025 and nearly all independent outlets work from exile.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Nicaragua?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) 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 is prosecuted under the 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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