What's blocked in Portugal
All major apps work with no platform blocking; Portugal ranks 10th of 180 for press freedom.
- 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 Portugal right now.
Not offered in Portugal
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 Portugal
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Portugal are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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ExpressVPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
CyberGhost
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
RSF ranks Portugal 10th of 180 in 2026. No apps or social platforms are blocked.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Portugal?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Portugal?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Portugal right now. All major apps work with no platform blocking; Portugal ranks 10th of 180 for press freedom.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Portugal?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Portugal. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Portugal?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Portugal?
Our picks for Portugal are NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Report a block
Seeing something different in Portugal? An editor reviews every report before the page changes.