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Google Play works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

App store and digital content marketplace for Android devices

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

From Syria, the Google Play app was downloading app updates, and several apps showed updates completed in the previous days.

Landing pageWorks

play.google.com opened in a mobile browser from Syria and showed its Games section with the Top charts filters, though no apps were listed under them.

Sign-inWorks

On Android in Syria, the Google Play app opened already signed in to a Google account, shown by the account avatar in the store. No separate sign-in screenshot was provided.

PaymentFails

A purchase attempt on the Play Store over MTN (Zain) mobile data with an international Visa card failed; the same purchase succeeded when using a VPN.

UpgradeFails

A purchase in the Play Store from a Syrian mobile connection with an international card failed, so a paid subscription such as Play Pass could not be bought either. Inferred from the payment report; no screenshot.

Progress Timeline

Partially Resolved

Activity Summary

Partly available in Syria. Downloads and updates have switched between failing and working since September 2026 and worked again in a community test on 30 October, while purchases still fail and volunteers' requests to Google since February have no recorded reply.

Partially Resolved

Community Updates

Google Play has switched between failing and working from Syria since September 2026, most recently failing on 23 October. On 30 October 2026 a community member's test from Syria found app downloads and updates working. Purchases still fail.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Google Play 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 Google Play 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 Google Play directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.