Does Facebook work in China?
Facebook in China: did not load in 657 of 675 OONI tests from China, 8 September to 8 October 2026.
Short answer (8 October 2026): Not on a local Chinese network. Facebook's website did not load from China in 657 of 675 OONI tests (8 September 2026 to 8 October 2026). A small sample can mislead, and a website test is not an app test.
Ad · Our eSIM pick for China
Want Facebook on mobile data? Try Simbye.
from $2.991 GB, 7 days · 10 GB, 30 days $19.99 · code NOMADCHINA15 takes 15% off · checked 7 Oct 2026
Affiliate link: we earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. How we earn
What the data says
| Service | Result | Loaded / tests |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook (www.facebook.com) | Did not load | 18 / 675 |
| Instagram (instagram.com) | Did not load | 0 / 5 |
| WhatsApp (whatsapp.com) | Did not load | 0 / 5 |
| X (Twitter) (x.com) | Did not load | 16 / 289 |
An anomaly signals possible blocking, not proof. A website test does not show whether the app or an account works. Method and all services: What works in China.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are all owned by Meta, and OONI shows all three failing to load from China in this period. Facebook has far more tests than most services on this site, so its count is the most reliable here.
What to do
- Install Facebook and sign in before you fly.
- Use an eSIM that routes data outside China, and turn hotel Wi-Fi off. Compare options in best eSIM for China.
- For a laptop on Wi-Fi, see internet in China for tourists and VPN for China.
Ready? Simbye China plans, 15% off (affiliate link, how we earn).
Other apps: Instagram, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Zoom, ChatGPT, Telegram, X (Twitter), TikTok (international), WhatsApp.