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

Privacy-focused open-source web browser with built-in ad blocker and search engine

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The Brave browser was in use on desktop from a Syrian connection, with web pages open and loading in its tabs.

DownloadsWorks

Clicking Get Brave from Syria on desktop opened the download page for the Windows installer, with no restriction shown.

AI featuresWorks

Leo, the AI assistant built into Brave, answered a message from Syria on desktop.

Landing pageWorks

brave.com opened normally from Syria on desktop, showing the full homepage with its download button.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inNot checked
PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked
PayoutNot checked

Need Help with Brave?

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Brave Software can change that.

Tips for advocating

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The core use of Brave works from Syria, but at least one part, such as sign-up, payment or a feature, fails or has not been checked yet. The list on this page shows which parts work and which do not, with the date each was tested.

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