Unblock Websites

Why do people need to unblock websites?

In parts of the world, there are Government level censors that restrict access to popular websites like search engines and social networking sites. Additionally, some schools and workplaces will block popular sites and services from their network. WeVPN believes that everyone should be able to access any website without restriction regardless of where you are.

WeVPN helps you access popular sites and social media to stay in touch with friends and family easily, and unlike many VPN services, WeVPN is compatible with more than 400 streaming services! Check out our list of streaming services that can be accessed with WeVPN.

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Use a VPN to unblock websites

While there are several different ways to unblock websites, a VPN is the most effective and safest website unblocker available. A VPN acts like a website unblocker by routing your traffic through an encrypted tunnel, so it can’t be inspected, manipulated, or censored.

Encrypt your web traffic with WeVPN to unblock the sites you want, even if they’re censored in your country or blocked by the school, office, or public Wi-Fi network you’re using. When you connect to one of our servers around the world, you’ll be able to browse the internet with a new IP address and access sites that might otherwise be censored for you.

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What are the best ways to unblock websites?

There are different ways a person can unblock websites.

Free proxy

Using a free proxy has limitations, mainly speeds due to congestion. A free proxy also has to recuperate their operating costs and that often means either selling your personal information or displaying advertisements.

VPN

The easiest and most secure way to unblock websites is to use a VPN. With WeVPN you’ll have a secure connection as default due to encryption, access to the WeBLOCK service to block adverts and a whole host of other features.

DNS

Changing your DNS or using SmartDNS can help you unblock sites but does not encrypt you traffic, meaning it is not private or secure.

Tor

Tor offers the ability to access blocked websites and increases your anonymity but you may be prevented from downloading the Tor browser. Tor can sometimes offer a slow browsing experience.

URL shorteners

For very basic website blocks, you may be able to paste the URL into a URL shortener and get a new link to view the page, which may not be blocked. It also will not allow you to navigate the blocked website easily. If you click a link, it will bring you to the blocked page on the main domain. Instead, you will need to generate a short URL for each page you want to visit.

Google Translate

For some simpler blocks, you may be able to unblock the website by using Google Translate. Set it to translate from any language to English, then type the URL in and click Translate and it may let you view the site. Unfortunately, this does not work on sites using https, which makes up nearly 80% of all websites on the internet.

Website Archives

Many popular websites have some or all of their pages archived on sites like the Wayback Machine. Paste the URL of a blocked website into their search bar and click “Browse History”, and if that page has been archived, you should be able to unblock the page and view the content. This only works for very simple blocks and will not help you access streaming content or get around geo-restrictions.

Google Cache

Google regularly crawls websites all over the web and “caches” them, which means they store a copy of the page on their servers. If you search for a page in Google, you can access the cache page by clicking the 3 dot icon next to the URL on a Google search result, then clicking “Cached” in the “About this result” box that pops up. This will allow you to view a cached version, if one is available.

To choose which VPN server to connect to, determine which country you need to access the content from, open one of the WeVPN apps and select the server location in that country and connect. It’s that easy to unblock websites and access the content you want.

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Why is WeVPN the best website unblocker?

WeVPN unblocks 400+ streaming services - far more than any other VPN service. WeVPN is the only VPN that is fully dedicated to letting our customers unblock any website and service out there so they can enjoy a free and private internet, the way it was meant to be.
With servers in locations in countries, WeVPN makes it easy to unblock popular websites and more than 400 streaming services at lightning-fast speeds on up to 10 devices at the same time. If you ever get stuck or need some assistance setting things up, WeVPN has excellent customer support professionals standing by, ready to help you enjoy a free and private internet.
WeVPN is much more than a simple website unblocker. It encrypts your internet traffic so you can be assured that your data won’t be read, hacked, stolen or logged by your ISP, the Government or malicious entities. A built-in ad, tracker and malware blocker rounds out a powerful suite of tools to protect your privacy and identity while giving you access to the websites and content you love.
WeVPN is a fast, secure and reliable way to use the internet, on any device, in any place, at any time. If you’re not happy with our products or services for any reason within 30 days, let us know and we’ll issue a full refund under our risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee.
WeVPN is a VPN service not intended to be used as a means of copyright circumvention. Please read the WeVPN Terms of Service and the relevant websites’ Terms of Use for more details.

Website Unblocker FAQs

What is a website unblocker?

A website unblocker is an app, service, website or method that enables you to unblock websites, such as a VPN or proxy.

Why do websites get blocked?

Websites and apps get blocked for a variety of different reasons, but here are a few of the most common:

Government censorship - Some governments, especially authoritarian regimes, censor certain websites and apps in order to control the flow of information.
Websites blocked by school - Many universities and even high schools block access to websites, from adult themed sites to social networks to make sure the students are focused on learning.
Websites blocked at work - Many companies block access to time-wasting websites such as Facebook and YouTube, in order to maximize productivity.
Geo-restricted content - Some websites, especially streaming services like Netflix, will restrict access to content in certain countries, often due to licensing restrictions.

How does a VPN unblock websites?

A VPN will change your IP address to that of the VPN server you are using. This allows you to connect to a website from any country that your VPN provider has a server in. It also routes all of your traffic through an encrypted tunnel, so even your ISP can’t see what websites you are visiting. VPNs can unblock websites in a variety of ways, making them the ideal website unblocker.

Is it legal to unblock websites?

Websites can be blocked by your government, workplace, school, network administrator or even the website itself for many different reasons. There are certain situations and locations where it may not be legal to unblock a website. WeVPN does not condone any illegal activity of any kind.

How do you unblock websites at school?

Using a simple proxy to unblock websites at school is not recommended due to the privacy and security risks associated with them. The best way to unblock websites at school is by using a VPN. Get started with WeVPN today to safely access blocked websites and services at school.

How do you unblock websites at work?

The safest and most effective way to unblock websites at your workplace is using a VPN like WeVPN. With simple proxies, your IT department can still see what sites you were accessing and possibly what data you transmitted, which could get you in trouble. WeVPNs encrypted tunnel ensures no one can see what you are doing so you can visit your favorite websites at work anonymously.

How do you unblock websites on a phone?

WeVPN is the ideal website unblocker for iPhones and Android phones with easy-to-use apps available for all newer iOS and Android devices.