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Brave Search is blocked in Syria. First documented as geo-blocked in June 2026, it briefly became accessible on July 8, then was found region-blocked again on July 9, with search.brave.com/search returning "This service is not available in your region." The geo-restriction appears to be flapping on Brave's side. No outreach to the company has been made yet.
Investigated
Community testing found that Brave Search is geo-blocked in Syria again, one day after a brief window of accessibility. Loading search.brave.com/search from a Syrian connection returns the message «This service is not available in your region», the same block seen before the temporary restoration. T...
Verified
Community testing confirmed that Brave Search is now accessible from Syria. Loading search.brave.com from a Syrian desktop connection returns the normal search homepage instead of the previous "This service is not available in your region" message. The geo-block that had prevented Syrian users from ...
Investigated
Community testing confirmed that Brave Search is geo-blocked in Syria. Accessing search.brave.com from Syrian IPs on both mobile and desktop returns the message "This service is not available in your region". The Brave browser and the main brave.com website remain accessible.
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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
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.