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Google Translate is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .

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

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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria: text translation works, but offline language pack downloads fail repeatedly in the Android app. The team's wider outreach to Google over its Syria restrictions continues without a resolution.

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Community testing found offline language pack downloads failing in the Google Translate Android app from Syria, with «Can't download Albanian. Please try again» and two languages left in a persistent error state. Text translation itself continues to work.

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

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

Google Translate has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.

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.