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AVG Antivirus is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Antivirus and internet security software for malware protection and online privacy

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

From Syria, www.avg.com returned an "Access Denied" page instead of the site, so AVG's products and downloads could not be reached.

Landing pageFails

Opening www.avg.com from Syria returned an "Access Denied" page instead of the site.

Sign-upFails

Failing because www.avg.com is blocked from Syria (recorded under the landing page), and sign-up goes through the same site. Not tested separately.

Sign-inFails

Failing because www.avg.com is blocked from Syria (recorded under the landing page), and sign-in goes through the same site. Not tested separately.

PaymentFails

Failing because www.avg.com is blocked from Syria (recorded under the landing page), and payment goes through the same site. Not tested separately.

UpgradeFails

Failing because www.avg.com is blocked from Syria (recorded under the landing page), and upgrading goes through the same site. Not tested separately.

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Activity Summary

AVG's availability in Syria is listed as unknown. Community volunteers wrote to its parent company Gen Digital in February and again in September 2026 asking it to review its Syria restrictions, 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, AVG Antivirus 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 AVG Antivirus directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.