Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Nepal Blocks Social Media Platforms for Non-Registration
The Nepalese government has blocked several social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, because they weren't registered with the government.
This means people can't easily use these sites.
The government gave them a week to register, but they didn't.
This follows a Supreme Court order regarding advertising on these platforms.
Platforms like Viber and TikTok have registered, but others haven't, causing disruptions and prompting users to use alternative platforms.
The government wants platforms to register and follow rules, and the platforms can resume service once registered.
Nepal has blocked multiple social media platforms for failing to register.
The ban includes Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.
The government issued a seven-day registration deadline which expired on Wednesday.
The move follows a Supreme Court order regarding content and ads.
Registered platforms include Viber, TikTok, Wetalk, and Nimbuzz.
- Who
- Government of Nepal
- What
- Blocked unregistered social media platforms
- When
- The ban began after a Wednesday deadline
- Where
- Nepal
- Why
- To enforce registration and content regulations
Government
Citizens and Platforms
Compliance with Laws
Government
Platforms must register to operate legally in Nepal.
Citizens and Platforms
Concerns about restrictions on freedom of speech and operation.
Access to Information
Government
Government believes this regulates and controls information access.
Citizens and Platforms
Citizens may find the block difficult to use their regular communication.
- Affected Platforms
- Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Reddit, Discord, Pinterest, Signal, Threads, WeChat, Quora, Tumblr, Clubhouse, Rumble, Mi Video, Mi Vike, Line, Imo, Jalo, Sol, and Hamro Patro
- Government Action
- Ban on unregistered social media platforms
- Reason for Ban
- Failure to register and comply with regulations
- Registration Deadline
- Expired on Wednesday
- Platforms Registered
- Viber, TikTok, Wetalk, and Nimbuzz
- Platforms in Process
- Telegram, Global Diary
- Supreme Court Order
- Mandamus order regarding content