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Perplexity works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

From Syria on a desktop browser, Perplexity answered a question in Arabic about writing code, with cited sources, in a normal signed-in session.

AI featuresWorks

In the Perplexity Android app from Syria, a request to create a sunset image was completed and the generated image was shown.

Landing pageWorks

perplexity.ai loaded normally from Syria in a desktop browser, with no block page, and the tester reached its search and checkout pages.

Sign-upWorks

Having a Perplexity account worked from Syria: the tester was signed in to their own account on desktop and reached the paid-plan onboarding from it.

Sign-inWorks

Signing in worked from Syria on desktop: the tester used Perplexity in their own signed-in account, with the history and account menus available, and asked questions normally.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentFails

From Syria on a desktop browser, the checkout page for a yearly Perplexity Max subscription opened, but the Stripe payment form never finished loading and the subscribe button stayed stuck, so the payment could not be completed.

UpgradeFails

An upgrade to the paid Perplexity Max plan could not be completed from Syria, because the payment step it depends on never finished loading.

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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. After denying any restriction in February 2026, Perplexity confirmed in August that image generation is unavailable in Syria and said it is investigating the Pro payment problem.

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Community Updates

Perplexity told a volunteer that Image Generation is unavailable to users in Syria and that the Pro subscription payment problem is being investigated separately. This reverses its February position, when its support agent said Syria faced no restrictions.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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