What's blocked in Senegal
All major apps work today; TikTok was blocked from August 2023 and mobile data was cut during 2023–2024 political crises.
- 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 Senegal right now.
Not offered in Senegal
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Senegal
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Senegal are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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What's going on
Senegal blocked TikTok in August 2023 and repeatedly cut mobile data during protests around opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Access was restored after the 2024 election.
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Is a VPN legal in Senegal?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Senegal?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Senegal right now. All major apps work today; TikTok was blocked from August 2023 and mobile data was cut during 2023–2024 political crises.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Senegal?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Senegal. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Senegal?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Senegal?
Our picks for Senegal are NordVPN, CyberGhost and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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