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Algolia works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Tested from Syria on Android: the Algolia dashboard loaded, an application was running on the free plan, and a search request was served.

Landing pageWorks

algolia.com opened normally from Syria in a mobile browser, with no block page or country notice.

Sign-upWorks

A tester in Syria was using their own Algolia account on the free plan, with a newly created application.

Sign-inWorks

Signed in from Syria, the Algolia dashboard opened on the account's application and billing pages.

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Progress Timeline

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Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria since September 2026. After community volunteers contacted the company, Algolia removed its country restriction following a review of the updated regulatory landscape and updated its support documentation to match.

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Community Updates

Algolia confirmed that its public support article has been updated and no longer lists Syria among restricted countries. The documentation now matches the policy change made on 4 September, closing the last open item raised on this thread.

Need Help with Algolia?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Algolia in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Algolia works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Algolia directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.