■  Global Digital Ban Index

Where is Bluesky blocked?

Bluesky is blocked, restricted or age-gated in 6 countries and territories — 5 complete bans and 1 age-verification requirement in total.

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Eritrea

Islamic Republic of Iran

Mississippi

Mississippi's HB 1126 requires social platforms to age-verify every user and obtain parental consent for minors. Bluesky pulled out of Mississippi entirely on 22 August 2025 rather than comply, then returned on 8 December 2025 as an 18+-only service in the state — adults must pass an age check and under-18s remain barred. Larger platforms had not implemented the checks while a Fifth Circuit appeal (NetChoice v. Fitch) remains pending.

North Korea

People's Republic of China

Turkmenistan