Blocked in Qatar

The tracker lists 2 complete bans and 3 partial restrictions in Qatar.

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Grindr

Complete ban Since: Longstanding In force Grindr support

Qatari telecommunication providers filter LGBTQ+ dating apps. Grindr's official Help Center lists Qatar as a government-restricted country.

Roblox

Complete ban Since: August 2025 Reported Arab News

Banned over child safety concerns and potential for exploitation.

LINE

Partial restriction Since: Longstanding Reported Human Rights Watch

VoIP services, including those provided by third-party apps like LINE, have been subject to regulations that often limit or block their use in favor of state-licensed operators.

Viber

Partial restriction Since: Longstanding Reported Human Rights Watch

Qatar restricts unlicensed VoIP services: Viber voice and video calls are blocked on local networks, while messaging still works. The restriction is part of the same Gulf-region licensing regime that also blocks WhatsApp, Skype, and FaceTime calling.

Partial restriction Since: Longstanding Reported Reuters

Qatar restricts unlicensed VoIP services: WhatsApp voice and video calls are blocked on local networks, while messaging still works.