Explanations for VPN trend peaks in Indonesia:
1. Peak from 2023-09-03 to 2023-09-09: VPN searches were unusually popular in Indonesia during that period because the government blocked access to several popular websites and platforms, such as Reddit, Vimeo, and some online gaming services, due to non-compliance with new licensing regulations. This prompted many users to seek VPN services to bypass the restrictions and access the blocked content.
2. Peak from 2023-09-10 to 2023-09-16: VPN searches in Indonesia were unusually popular from September 10 to September 16, 2023, primarily due to the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology blocking access to certain online services, such as social media platforms and websites. This action was part of efforts to address unrest and civil disobedience in some regions. Consequently, many Indonesians turned to VPNs as a means to bypass these restrictions and access the blocked content, leading to a spike in interest and searches for VPN services.
3. Peak from 2023-09-17 to 2023-09-23: VPN searches in Indonesia spiked from September 17 to 23, 2023, likely due to a temporary ban on TikTok during that period. People often use VPNs to bypass regional restrictions and access blocked apps or websites, which could explain the increased interest in VPNs at that time.