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Blocked in Syria. The block briefly lifted in July 2026 but returned again within a day, suggesting Brave's regional availability for Syria is unstable rather than resolved.

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A community member found search.brave.com blocked again from Syria one day after the July 8 restoration, again returning "This service is not available in your region", with a screenshot. Geo-availability appears to be flapping on Brave's side.

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Until Brave Search is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Brave Search 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 Brave Search directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.