What's blocked in South Sudan
Apps work today; Facebook and TikTok were blocked from 22 to 27 January 2025 after violent protests.
- 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 South Sudan right now.
Not offered in South Sudan
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 South Sudan
Our assessment, plus what visitors in South Sudan are reporting this week.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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NordVPN
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Proton VPN, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Proton VPN
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Private Internet Access
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CyberGhost
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What's going on
South Sudan's regulator ordered internet providers to block social media on 22 January 2025, after videos of killings of South Sudanese in Sudan sparked deadly unrest. The block, announced for at least 30 days, was lifted after five days. Facebook and WhatsApp were also blocked in 2021.
Before you connect: Keep a VPN installed for periods of unrest.
Is a VPN legal in South Sudan?
Legal
No specific VPN law.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in South Sudan?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in South Sudan right now. Apps work today; Facebook and TikTok were blocked from 22 to 27 January 2025 after violent protests.
Which streaming and online services are not available in South Sudan?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, PayPal, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in South Sudan. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in South Sudan?
Legal. No specific VPN law.
Which VPN works in South Sudan?
Our picks for South Sudan are ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in South Sudan?
No. A VPN can get around blocks on specific apps and sites, but during a full shutdown there is no connection to the outside world for the VPN to use.
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