Can you open youtube.googleapis.com from mainland China?
Sometimes.
No recent testsVerdict from 2026-04-01 · 4 mo ago
As of the last test on 2026-04-01 — 4 mo ago — it was partly disrupted in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
Access youtube.googleapis.com with GreatFireVPN →Frequently asked questions
Is youtube.googleapis.com blocked in mainland China right now?
We haven't tested youtube.googleapis.com in the last 90 days. As of the last test on 2026-04-01 (4 mo ago), it was partly disrupted in mainland China. Use the Test now button on this page for a fresh measurement.
Why is youtube.googleapis.com blocked in mainland China?
As of the last test on 2026-04-01 — 4 mo ago — it was partly disrupted in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
Since when has youtube.googleapis.com been blocked?
GreatFire has recorded interference with youtube.googleapis.com from mainland China since 2013-06-16.
How can I access youtube.googleapis.com 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 youtube.googleapis.com.
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