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

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

No.

No recent testsVerdict from 2026-05-06 · 4 mo ago

As of the last test on 2026-05-06 — 4 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 https://archive.org/web blocked in mainland China right now?

We haven't tested https://archive.org/web in the last 90 days. As of the last test on 2026-05-06 (4 mo ago), it was blocked in mainland China. Use the Test now button on this page for a fresh measurement.

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

As of the last test on 2026-05-06 — 4 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.

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

GreatFire has recorded interference with https://archive.org/web from mainland China since 2014-02-14.

How can I access https://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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