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

Google's translation service for text, speech, images, and websites across more than a hundred languages

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

A community test of the Google Translate Android app from Syria found text translation working normally, while only the download of offline language packs failed.

DownloadsFails

In the Google Translate Android app, used from Syria, downloading offline language packs failed repeatedly: the app showed «Can't download Albanian. Please try again» and left two languages in a persistent error state. The message does not name a cause.

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Contacted

Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. Community volunteers have asked Google's compliance team since February 2026 to review its Syria restrictions, with no response recorded.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

A community volunteer emailed Google's cloud compliance team asking it to review the restriction on users in Syria, citing Syria's removal from the US state sponsors of terrorism list, and asked which regulation applies if it stays.

Need Help with Google Translate?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Google Translate directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.