# Tor: Why do some websites block Tor users?

Websites see shared exit-relay IP addresses and may apply automated abuse controls or explicit policies to those addresses.

2026-08-24
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## Short answer

Websites see shared exit-relay IP addresses and may apply automated abuse controls or explicit policies to those addresses. This can block legitimate visitors alongside unwanted traffic. Try the site's support channel, a different circuit, or an official onion service if one exists. A block is the site's decision; Tor Browser cannot promise access to every website.

## Sources

[Tor Project: Website blocking](https://support.torproject.org/tor-browser/general/website-blocking-tor-exits/), [Tor Project: CAPTCHAs](https://support.torproject.org/tor-browser/encountering-issues/captchas/).

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