Can you open substack.com/home from mainland China?
No.
No recent testsVerdict from 2026-04-09 · 4 mo ago
As of the last test on 2026-04-09 — 4 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
Access substack.com with GreatFireVPN →Frequently asked questions
Is substack.com/home blocked in mainland China right now?
We haven't tested substack.com/home in the last 90 days. As of the last test on 2026-04-09 (4 mo ago), it was blocked in mainland China. Use the Test now button on this page for a fresh measurement.
Why is substack.com/home blocked in mainland China?
As of the last test on 2026-04-09 — 4 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
Since when has substack.com/home been blocked?
GreatFire has recorded interference with substack.com/home from mainland China since 2025-04-26.
How can I access substack.com/home 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 substack.com/home.
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