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Character.AI is blocked in Syria, as of .

AI platform for creating and chatting with customizable virtual characters and personalities

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Opening character.ai shows only “Access to Character.AI is currently unavailable in your region.” The service cannot be used.

Landing pageFails

The site is replaced by the message “Access to Character.AI is currently unavailable in your region.”

Sign-upFails

Sign-up cannot be reached: the whole site shows only “Access to Character.AI is currently unavailable in your region.”

Sign-inFails

Sign-in cannot be reached: the whole site shows only “Access to Character.AI is currently unavailable in your region.”

PaymentFails

Payment cannot be reached: the whole site shows only “Access to Character.AI is currently unavailable in your region.”

UpgradeFails

Upgrade cannot be reached: the whole site shows only “Access to Character.AI is currently unavailable in your region.”

Progress Timeline

In Review

Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer contacted Character.AI in March 2026 asking that access be restored, and the company's automated reply misclassified it as a bug report pending review.

Company Responded

Community Updates

Character.AI support acknowledged the request automatically, but classified it as a bug report rather than an access request, and said the team would review it.

Need Help with Character.AI?

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

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Work at Character.AI? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Character.AI 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Character.AI 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 Character.AI directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.