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Avast is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

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The Avast website did not load from a Syrian connection: avast.com returned an Akamai "Access Denied" page instead of the site, indicating the block is enforced at the CDN level.

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Activity Summary

Avast's availability in Syria is listed as unknown. Community volunteers have asked Avast and its parent company Gen Digital to review their Syria restrictions since February 2026, most recently in September, with no reply recorded.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer emailed Gen Digital's press office asking it to review the restriction on users in Syria and forward the request to its legal or compliance team, citing Syria's removal from the US state sponsors of terrorism list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Avast directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.