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Online research platform where universities and companies recruit vetted participants for paid academic and market research studies.

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Restricted for users in Syria. Community testing in July 2026 found the site loads normally, but selecting Syria as a country of residence blocks account registration.

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A community member reported Prolific restricted in Syria. Testing confirmed the site loads normally, but selecting Syria as country of residence during registration returns a message that Prolific is unavailable there, blocking account creation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Prolific is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.

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 Prolific directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.