Blocked services in Indonesia

This page presents updated information about internet service restrictions in Indonesia. Various platforms and services may face partial or full blocking due to local regulations and content policies. Keeping track of these restrictions enables users, marketers, and media professionals to plan alternative channels and maintain engagement with audiences in the region.

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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.

TikTok — Indonesia
28 Mar 2026

The Indonesian government is introducing restrictions on social media use for users under 16 due to concerns about so-called “addictive algorithms,” which may lead to platform dependency and negatively affect children’s mental health.

7 Oct 2025

Indonesian authorities have temporarily blocked TikTok after casino content was discovered in live streams.

3 Jul 2018

Indonesian authorities temporarily blocked TikTok after revealing casino content in live broadcasts

Facebook — Indonesia
28 Mar 2026

Indonesia is introducing a ban on social media use for children under 16. The decision is driven by concerns about platform algorithms that may encourage addiction and expose minors to online risks.

YouTube — Indonesia
28 Mar 2026

Indonesia is limiting social media access for children under 16. The move aims to reduce the impact of “addictive algorithms” and protect minors from harmful online content.

Grok — Indonesia
10 Jan 2026

Indonesia blocked Grok to protect women, children, and society from AI-generated inappropriate content.

Telegram — Indonesia
14 Jul 2017

Reason for the ban: spread of radical propaganda.