What's blocked in Switzerland
All major apps work; Switzerland blocks unlicensed online casinos, with 3,567 domains on its blacklist in August 2026.
- 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 Switzerland right now.
Not offered in Switzerland
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 Switzerland
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Switzerland are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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CyberGhost
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ExpressVPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
Surfshark
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Switzerland blocks foreign online casinos that lack a Swiss licence; the August 2026 update of the official blacklist reached 3,567 domains. RSF ranks Switzerland 8th of 180 in 2026, while criticising court-ordered publication bans on journalists. It is also home to Proton VPN.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Switzerland?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Switzerland?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Switzerland right now. All major apps work; Switzerland blocks unlicensed online casinos, with 3,567 domains on its blacklist in August 2026.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Switzerland?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Switzerland. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Switzerland?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Switzerland?
Our picks for Switzerland are NordVPN, CyberGhost and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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