Is https://api.openstreetmap.org blocked in mainland China?

Part of openstreetmap.orgMostly blocked71 tested URLs

Can you open https://api.openstreetmap.org from mainland China?

No.

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

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Each verdict covers the last 90 days of tests, as on that URL's own page.

Frequently asked questions

Is https://api.openstreetmap.org blocked in mainland China right now?

As of the last test on 2026-09-25, https://api.openstreetmap.org is 100% blocked in mainland China, based on GreatFire's live Great Firewall measurements.

Why is https://api.openstreetmap.org blocked in mainland China?

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

Since when has https://api.openstreetmap.org been blocked?

GreatFire has recorded interference with https://api.openstreetmap.org from mainland China since 2022-10-28.

How can I access https://api.openstreetmap.org 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 api.openstreetmap.org.

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