What's blocked in Singapore
All major apps work; ministers can order corrections under the fake-news law, and 10 websites were blocked in October 2024.
- 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 Singapore right now.
Not offered in Singapore
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 Singapore
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Singapore are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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ExpressVPN
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Surfshark
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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
Freedom House rates Singapore Partly Free (53/100). In October 2024 the government blocked 10 websites it said could be used for hostile information campaigns, and in December 2024 it issued fake-news-law correction orders over a Bloomberg article and outlets that quoted it. App stores will have to add age checks under a 2025 code of practice.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Singapore?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Singapore?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Singapore right now. All major apps work; ministers can order corrections under the fake-news law, and 10 websites were blocked in October 2024.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Singapore?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Singapore. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Singapore?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Singapore?
Our picks for Singapore are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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