Internet censorship index reveals Russia’s lead and widespread content blocking
Global study shows targeted internet censorship worldwide, with Russia leading; VPNs, news, and adult content are most frequently blocked categories. The Global Internet Censorship Index 2026 offers a clear view of how governments around the world control online access. Researchers tested 74 popular websites across 53 countries using residential proxies to simulate real users. After […]
The Global Internet Censorship Index 2026 offers a clear view of how governments around the world control online access. Researchers tested 74 popular websites across 53 countries using residential proxies to simulate real users. After removing false positives caused by anti-bot protections, they analyzed 58 sites to identify genuine censorship patterns.
One of the key findings is that countries don’t block the entire internet. Instead, they selectively restrict specific categories of content based on political, cultural, or security priorities. This targeted approach reveals a lot about each government’s concerns and objectives.
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