Is archive.org/web blocked in mainland China?

Can you open archive.org/web from mainland China?

No.

No recent testsVerdict from 2026-03-01 · 5 mo ago

As of the last test on 2026-03-01 — 5 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is archive.org/web blocked in mainland China right now?

We haven't tested archive.org/web in the last 90 days. As of the last test on 2026-03-01 (5 mo ago), it was blocked in mainland China. Use the Test now button on this page for a fresh measurement.

Why is archive.org/web blocked in mainland China?

As of the last test on 2026-03-01 — 5 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.

Since when has archive.org/web been blocked?

GreatFire has recorded interference with archive.org/web from mainland China since 2016-02-16.

How can I access archive.org/web from mainland China?

You need a circumvention tool such as a VPN. GreatFireVPN, built by GreatFire, is designed to bypass the Great Firewall and reach sites like archive.org/web.

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