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Roblox Studio is blocked in Syria, as of .

Development environment for creating and publishing games on the Roblox platform

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

From Syria, the Roblox Studio desktop app could not open a published place. It showed "Cannot load published place" with an HTTP 403 (Forbidden) error, meaning access was refused.

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Progress Timeline

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team contacted Roblox's legal team in February 2026 about Roblox Studio, and a volunteer followed up in August and September, with no response so far.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

A community volunteer followed up an unanswered 27 August request to Roblox's legal and privacy teams, asking whether the blanket Syria restriction had been reviewed or passed to Legal, Compliance or Export Control.

Need Help with Roblox Studio?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Roblox Studio 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 Roblox can change that.

Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Roblox Studio is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

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 Roblox Studio directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.