What's blocked in Singapore
All major apps work; the government can order corrections or blocks under its fake-news law.
- 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 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.
Working normally
Social media
Games
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
Singapore's POFMA law lets ministers order platforms to label or remove posts and block pages that refuse. Mainstream apps are fully available.
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 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Singapore right now. All major apps work; the government can order corrections or blocks under its fake-news law.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Singapore?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar 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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