Is Avast available in Syria?

No, Avast is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Why is Avast blocked in Syria?

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.

How can I help unblock Avast in Syria?

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

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24 Mar, 2026

Investigated

Community testing confirmed that Avast is blocked in Syria. Accessing avast.com from a Syrian IP returns an Akamai-served "Access Denied" error page, stating "You don't have permission to access http://www.avast.com/ on this server." The error reference points to errors.edgesuite.net, indicating the...

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Work at Avast? Know someone who does?

You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at Avast or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.

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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. Every voice matters.

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