WhatsApp officially names Mullvad and Amnezia VPN as go-to tools for bypassing censorship

• WhatsApp suggests using a VPN to evade network restrictions on its service
• It explicitly lists Mullvad and AmneziaVPN as "well-regarded" VPN providers
• The move comes as WhatsApp is increasingly a target of censors wordwide

For millions of users living under restrictive internet regimes, maintaining access to basic communication tools is a daily battle. In a crucial update to its support documentation, WhatsApp has begun explicitly recommending two privacy-focused services, Mullvad and Amnezia VPN, to help users stay connected when the app is blocked.

While Meta-owned platforms typically offer generic advice about using the best VPN services to navigate restrictions, naming specific third-party providers is a break from tradition.

The update appears in the platform’s Help Center under the section dedicated to connecting when the network is down or blocked, signaling a more hands-on approach to aiding users in jurisdictions with heavy internet censorship.