Where is Instagram blocked?

This page provides updated information about Instagram access. The platform may experience partial or full restrictions in some regions, and its availability can vary over time. Monitoring Instagram helps users, content creators, and marketers understand when access is possible, plan alternative channels, and maintain consistent engagement with their audience. Staying informed ensures that strategies remain effective and communication flows smoothly.

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Instagram — Indonesia
28 Mar 2026

Indonesia is restricting social media access for users under 16. Authorities cite the risks of addictive algorithms and the need to protect children from harmful content and cyberbullying.

24 May 2019

The platform is unlocked

22 May 2019

Reason for the ban (supposedly): temporary ban to prevent misinformation during unrest.

Instagram — Russia
4 Mar 2022

Instagram is owned by Meta Corporation, which is considered extremist in Russia. Access to the social network is blocked by the decision of Roskomnadzor.

Instagram — North Korea
1 Jun 2015

Reason for the ban (supposedly): restricted access after an incident at a hotel.

Instagram — China
29 Sep 2014

Reason for the ban: control over information and suppression of protests.