What's blocked in Rwanda
Social media works, but Freedom House rates Rwanda "Not Free" online and some websites are blocked.
- 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 Rwanda right now.
Not offered in Rwanda
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Rwanda
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Rwanda are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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What's going on
Rwanda does not block social media or restrict networks, according to Freedom House, but it does block some websites, historically independent and opposition news outlets. Self-censorship online is widespread.
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Is a VPN legal in Rwanda?
Legal
No specific VPN law.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Rwanda?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Rwanda right now. Social media works, but Freedom House rates Rwanda "Not Free" online and some websites are blocked.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Rwanda?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Rwanda. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Rwanda?
Legal. No specific VPN law.
Which VPN works in Rwanda?
Our picks for Rwanda are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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