Is http://archive.org/web blocked in mainland China?

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

No.

It's blocked — 100% of the last 1 conclusive tests failed in mainland China.

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Frequently asked questions

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

As of the last test on 2026-09-01, http://archive.org/web is 100% blocked in mainland China, based on GreatFire's live Great Firewall measurements.

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

It's blocked — 100% of the last 1 conclusive tests failed in mainland China.

Since when has http://archive.org/web been blocked?

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

How can I access http://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.

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