BlockAway is one of the most widely used proxy services in Indonesia — and for clear reasons. Indonesia accounts for approximately 18% of blockaway.net’s total traffic, making it the service’s single largest national audience. The combination of government-ordered website blocks, university campus restrictions, and widespread use of social media among young Indonesians creates high consistent demand for proxy access. This guide covers everything Indonesian users need to know about using BlockAway effectively in 2026.
Is BlockAway Legal in Indonesia?
Using a proxy service for general browsing is not explicitly prohibited by Indonesian law. Indonesia’s Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE Law) regulates online conduct and content but does not contain a specific prohibition on using proxy tools. Millions of Indonesian users access proxy services daily without legal consequence.
However, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) has periodically announced intentions to regulate VPN and proxy use more strictly. As of 2026, these announcements have not resulted in enforcement against individual proxy users. The practical reality is that proxy use in Indonesia is treated similarly to how it is in most democratic countries — using the tool is not the concern; what you access through it matters more.
Why BlockAway Is So Popular in Indonesia
Indonesia has one of the world’s most active internet censorship systems for a non-authoritarian country. Kominfo maintains a database called TrustPositif which contains over two million blocked URLs — one of the largest national blocklists globally. The scale of this blocklist means ordinary websites that would be freely accessible elsewhere are frequently blocked in Indonesia through routine addition to TrustPositif.
Reddit was blocked in Indonesia in 2014 for hosting adult content and remained inaccessible for years before being restored with content filters. Tumblr, Vimeo, and thousands of smaller sites have faced similar blocks. Additionally, Indonesian universities run their own content filters that frequently block social media platforms. Consequently, proxy usage has become normalised among Indonesian internet users — BlockAway is one of the first tools many young Indonesians encounter when they first need to bypass a restriction.
Sites Blocked in Indonesia That BlockAway Can Unblock
| Site / Platform | Block Status in Indonesia | BlockAway Access |
|---|---|---|
| Previously blocked, currently accessible with filters | Works — old.reddit.com recommended | |
| Vimeo | Blocked by Kominfo | Works through proxy |
| Steam (gaming) | Was blocked 2022, restored | Currently accessible directly |
| PayPal | Was temporarily blocked 2022 | Currently accessible directly |
| Various adult sites | Blocked under pornography laws | Proxy access is possible but review legal position |
| Gambling sites | Fully blocked | Illegal under Indonesian law — do not use proxy for these |
| Campus-blocked social media | University-level blocks | Works — switch to mobile data if BlockAway also blocked |
How to Use BlockAway in Indonesia
- Open your browser — Chrome, Firefox, or any mobile browser on Android or iOS
- Go to blockaway.net — the site is accessible from all major Indonesian ISPs including Telkom IndiHome, Biznet, First Media, XL Axiata, and Indosat
- Enter the URL you want to access in the input field
- Select a server — for accessing sites blocked by Kominfo, choose any available server outside Indonesia. Singapore and the US servers typically give the best speeds for Indonesian users due to geographic proximity
- Click Browse — the page loads through BlockAway’s servers
BlockAway Performance on Indonesian Networks
Performance varies significantly between Indonesian ISPs and regions. Telkom IndiHome — the largest fixed broadband provider — has generally fast connections but has been known to implement additional monitoring. Mobile operators like XL Axiata and Telkomsel provide reliable proxy access on 4G connections. For Indonesian users wanting to test their current connection quality, use the Proxy Speed Test tool.
Singapore server locations (available on BlockAway premium) provide the lowest latency for Indonesian users — Singapore’s data centres are geographically close and have excellent connectivity to Indonesia. This makes the premium tier particularly worthwhile for Indonesian users who use BlockAway heavily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apakah BlockAway bisa digunakan di Indonesia?
Ya. BlockAway dapat diakses dari semua ISP utama di Indonesia termasuk IndiHome, Biznet, XL Axiata, dan Indosat. Layanan ini tidak diblokir di Indonesia dan dapat langsung digunakan dari browser tanpa instalasi apapun. (Yes. BlockAway is accessible from all major Indonesian ISPs and can be used directly from any browser without installation.)
Does BlockAway bypass Kominfo blocks in Indonesia?
Yes for most sites on TrustPositif. Kominfo blocks work at the ISP DNS and IP level — BlockAway bypasses these because all connections originate from its external servers rather than your device. Your ISP sees only a connection to BlockAway, not to the blocked site.
Is using a proxy to bypass Kominfo blocks illegal in Indonesia?
Indonesian law does not explicitly prohibit using proxy tools. Millions of Indonesians use proxies daily without legal consequence. However, using a proxy to access content that is itself illegal under Indonesian law — such as gambling sites or specific prohibited content — remains legally problematic regardless of the access method.
Why is Reddit blocked in Indonesia?
Reddit was added to TrustPositif in 2014 due to the presence of adult content communities. It was partially unblocked after Reddit agreed to regional content filtering requirements. Access has been inconsistent over the years. BlockAway provides reliable access to Reddit from Indonesia regardless of its current TrustPositif status — entering old.reddit.com through the proxy gives the most stable experience.
