What's blocked in Sweden
All major apps work; Sweden ranks 5th of 180 for press freedom, though online threats against journalists are common.
- 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 Sweden right now.
Not offered in Sweden
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 Sweden
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Sweden are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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CyberGhost
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
ExpressVPN
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
RSF ranks Sweden 5th of 180 in 2026. Online threats are commonplace for Swedish journalists, and a 2023 law raised penalties for threatening or harassing them. No apps or social platforms are blocked.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Sweden?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Sweden?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Sweden right now. All major apps work; Sweden ranks 5th of 180 for press freedom, though online threats against journalists are common.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Sweden?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Sweden. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Sweden?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Sweden?
Our picks for Sweden are NordVPN, Surfshark and CyberGhost. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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