What's blocked in Uzbekistan
TikTok has been blocked since July 2021; most other platforms are reachable.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Blocked
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
| App | Status | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | Blocked | Jul 2021 |
Not offered in Uzbekistan
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 Uzbekistan
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Uzbekistan are reporting this week.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Uzbekistan blocked TikTok in 2021 for breaking its data localisation law. Facebook, Telegram and YouTube were briefly restricted around the same time but have since returned.
Before you connect: Try a nearby server such as Kazakhstan or Turkey for better speeds.
Is a VPN legal in Uzbekistan?
Legal with restrictions
VPNs are not banned, but authorities block many VPN servers.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Which apps are blocked in Uzbekistan?
Yes. TikTok is blocked in Uzbekistan.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Uzbekistan?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Uzbekistan. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Uzbekistan?
Legal with restrictions. VPNs are not banned, but authorities block many VPN servers.
Which VPN works in Uzbekistan?
Our picks for Uzbekistan are ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Proton VPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Uzbekistan?
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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