What's blocked in Somalia
A 2023 ban on TikTok and Telegram was announced but never enforced; most apps work.
- 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 Somalia right now.
Not offered in Somalia
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 Somalia
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Somalia 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
Somalia announced a ban on TikTok, Telegram and the betting app 1XBet in August 2023, but the order was not enforced by operators.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy.
Is a VPN legal in Somalia?
Legal
No specific VPN law.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Somalia?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Somalia right now. A 2023 ban on TikTok and Telegram was announced but never enforced; most apps work.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Somalia?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Somalia. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Somalia?
Legal. No specific VPN law.
Which VPN works in Somalia?
Our picks for Somalia are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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