What's blocked in Syria
Censorship has eased since December 2024, but US sanctions still block access to many services like Google Play and some cloud tools.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 41 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Syria right now.
Not offered in Syria
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Syria
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Syria are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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CyberGhost
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ExpressVPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
Surfshark
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
After the fall of the Assad government in December 2024, much of the old political filtering lifted. The bigger problem for users is that many US companies geo-block Syrian IPs because of sanctions.
Before you connect: Choose a European server to reach services that block Syrian IPs.
Is a VPN legal in Syria?
Legal
VPNs are widely used to get around sanctions-based geo-blocking.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Syria?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Syria right now. Censorship has eased since December 2024, but US sanctions still block access to many services like Google Play and some cloud tools.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Syria?
Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Spotify and 2 more are not offered in Syria. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Syria?
Legal. VPNs are widely used to get around sanctions-based geo-blocking.
Which VPN works in Syria?
Our picks for Syria are NordVPN, CyberGhost and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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