What's blocked in Switzerland
All major apps work; only unlicensed online casinos are blocked.
- 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 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.
Working normally
Social media
Games
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 gambling sites under its 2019 gaming law and nothing else of note. 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 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Switzerland right now. All major apps work; only unlicensed online casinos are blocked.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Switzerland?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar 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.
Report a block
Seeing something different in Switzerland? An editor reviews every report before the page changes.