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TikTok is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The reporter says TikTok is still blocked from Syria.

Landing pageFails

Testing from Syria over both fixed and mobile connections again found tiktok.com replaced by the legal block page.

Sign-upFails

The reporter says TikTok as a whole is still blocked from Syria, which also stops sign-up.

Sign-inFails

The reporter says TikTok as a whole is still blocked from Syria, which also stops sign-in.

PaymentFails

The reporter says TikTok as a whole is still blocked from Syria, which also stops payment.

PayoutFails

The reporter says TikTok as a whole is still blocked from Syria, which also stops payouts.

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Activity Summary

TikTok remains blocked in Syria. Unblock Syria and community volunteers have sent more than a dozen requests since February 2026, most recently to ByteDance in September; the only reply, in February 2026, said the case had been escalated to a specialised team.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to ByteDance's ethics address asking it to review the restriction on users in Syria, setting out the end of the US sanctions programme, the rescinded terrorism designation and the export-control relief that now applies.

What works instead

Until TikTok is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

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Usable

Snapchat

Usable

Reddit

Usable

Need Help with TikTok?

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

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Articles about TikTok

Does Delisting End Syria's Digital Blocks?

Does Delisting End Syria's Digital Blocks?

On 24 August 2026 the United States rescinded Syria's 47-year terror designation. Two days earlier, 474 of the 986 services we track were still closed to someone in Damascus. What the delisting changes, what it does not, and what it was never going to fix.

Omar Albeik16 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

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