What's blocked in Norway
All major apps work; Telegram has been banned on parliament devices since 2023.
- 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 Norway right now.
Not offered in Norway
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 Norway
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Norway are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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CyberGhost
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
ExpressVPN
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Norway has no public app blocks. Members of parliament may not use Telegram on work devices, and courts order blocks of piracy and unlicensed gambling sites.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Norway?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Norway?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Norway right now. All major apps work; Telegram has been banned on parliament devices since 2023.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Norway?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Norway. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Norway?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Norway?
Our picks for Norway are NordVPN, CyberGhost and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Report a block
Seeing something different in Norway? An editor reviews every report before the page changes.