Is https://gist.github.com blocked in mainland China?

Part of github.comMixed955 tested URLs

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

No.

It's blocked — 100% of the last 1 conclusive tests failed in mainland China.

Same address over HTTP:http://gist.github.comBlocked

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Blocking varies across github.com: 36 blocked vs 229 accessible among tested hosts.

Each verdict covers the last 90 days of tests, as on that URL's own page.

Frequently asked questions

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

As of the last test on 2026-07-10, https://gist.github.com is 100% blocked in mainland China, based on GreatFire's live Great Firewall measurements.

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

It's blocked — 100% of the last 1 conclusive tests failed in mainland China.

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

GreatFire has recorded interference with https://gist.github.com from mainland China since 2013-01-21.

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

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