Censorship of Snapchat

Snapchat is a social media network that has been banned and/or otherwise restricted in various countries. Potential reasons for such bans include national security, user privacy, social control, protecting culture, reducing displays of behavior considered to be immoral, economic protectionism, protecting mental health (especially among youth), technological sovereignty, and regulatory compliance.

Banned

Countries that ban Snapchat
Country Date
China 2010s or 2020s.
Cuba 2021
Iran 2010s or 2020s.
North Korea
Russia 2024[1]
Turkmenistan
South Sudan 13 September 2024[2]

Previously banned

Snapchat, Tinder, and Telegram were banned until 2023 in Nepal.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Russia blacklists Snapchat, WhatsApp, and more in latest propaganda move | Cybernews".
  2. ^ "Odnollassniki".
  3. ^ "Government considering banning Snapchat, Tinder, and Telegram".