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Map Genie works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Interactive gaming maps with collectible tracking, quest guides, and progress sync for open-world video games

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

mapgenie.io opened from Syria on a mobile browser with its index of interactive game maps, where the same site returned HTTP 403 in April. The tester reports that the maps work without a VPN or proxy.

Landing pageWorks

mapgenie.io opened from Syria on a mobile browser, showing the site's header and its list of game maps, where the same address returned an access-denied page with HTTP 403 in April.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer wrote to Map Genie's support team in September 2026 asking it to review the restriction, and no reply has arrived yet.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

Twelve days after the first request, the community volunteer asked Map Genie's support team again whether there was any update on restoring access for users in Syria. No reply had arrived.

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Map Genie can change that.

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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

Partly. The core use of Map Genie 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 Map Genie directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.