■  Global Digital Ban Index

Where is Substack blocked?

Substack is blocked, restricted or age-gated in 7 countries and territories — 5 complete bans and 2 age-verification requirements in total.

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Australia

Age verification required to access specific content in compliance with Australian online safety legislation.

Eritrea

Islamic Republic of Iran

Substack is blocked in Islamic Republic of Iran under the country's stringent internet censorship policies.

North Korea

People's Republic of China

Substack is blocked by the Great Firewall in mainland People's Republic of China.

Turkmenistan

United Kingdom

Age verification required to access certain material due to the United Kingdom Online Safety Act.