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Semrush

Semrush is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Using Semrush's Site Audit tool from Syria returned a bare "403 Forbidden" page instead of the audit results.

Landing pageNot checked
Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inNot checked
One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked

Progress Timeline

In Review

Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. After a community volunteer contacted Semrush in May 2026, the company escalated the matter to its legal team without giving a timeline.

Escalated

Community Updates

Semrush confirmed the platform itself is blocked for Syria in addition to search-data limits, said it had escalated the matter to its legal team, and confirmed it is monitoring sanctions-related developments, without giving a commitment or timeline.

Need Help with Semrush?

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

Work at Semrush? Know someone who does?

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

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Semrush 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 Semrush directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.