What's blocked in Romania
All major apps work; regulators have pushed platforms to remove election content.
- 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 Romania right now.
Not offered in Romania
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 Romania
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Romania are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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ExpressVPN
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CyberGhost
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Romania annulled its 2024 presidential election over a TikTok influence campaign and has since pressed platforms hard on political content, but no app is blocked.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Romania?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Romania?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Romania right now. All major apps work; regulators have pushed platforms to remove election content.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Romania?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Romania. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Romania?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Romania?
Our picks for Romania are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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