Can you open web.archive.org/web from mainland China?
No.
No recent testsVerdict from 2026-03-10 · 5 mo ago
As of the last test on 2026-03-10 — 5 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 web.archive.org/web blocked in mainland China right now?
We haven't tested web.archive.org/web in the last 90 days. As of the last test on 2026-03-10 (5 mo ago), it was blocked in mainland China. Use the Test now button on this page for a fresh measurement.
Why is web.archive.org/web blocked in mainland China?
As of the last test on 2026-03-10 — 5 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
Since when has web.archive.org/web been blocked?
GreatFire has recorded interference with web.archive.org/web from mainland China since 2014-03-05.
How can I access web.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 web.archive.org/web.
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