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Can you open https://github.com/greatfire from mainland China?

Sometimes.

Access is unreliable — 50% of the last 2 conclusive tests showed interference.

Same address over HTTP:http://github.com/greatfireNot blocked

The two are filtered by different means — an unencrypted request by the address and keywords it carries in the clear, an encrypted one by the server name in its TLS handshake — so one working while the other does not is normal.

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Frequently asked questions

Is https://github.com/greatfire blocked in mainland China right now?

As of the last test on 2026-05-30, https://github.com/greatfire is 50% disrupted in mainland China, based on GreatFire's live Great Firewall measurements.

Why is https://github.com/greatfire blocked in mainland China?

Access is unreliable — 50% of the last 2 conclusive tests showed interference.

Since when has https://github.com/greatfire been blocked?

GreatFire has recorded interference with https://github.com/greatfire from mainland China since 2013-12-29.

How can I access https://github.com/greatfire 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 github.com.

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