08.12.2025 22:30
The Armut platform, which allows users to access a wide range of services such as household chores, private tutoring, renovations, and maintenance online, has been blocked from access by a court decision. According to information provided by the Freedom of Expression Association, the access restriction came into effect on the evening of December 8, 2025.
The Armut.com platform, which connects those seeking services with service providers, was suddenly blocked from access by a court decision.
The access restriction imposed on the site, used by hundreds of thousands for their daily needs, was implemented in the evening hours, while the rationale for the decision was not shared with the public.
The unexpected ban caused great confusion among both users and thousands of service providers.
According to a statement from the Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD), the website of Armut was blocked in accordance with a decision taken by the Istanbul Anadolu 7th Criminal Court of Peace. While no official explanation was provided regarding the rationale for the decision, the development created significant astonishment among both users and the thousands of tradespeople providing services on the platform.
PROVIDING SERVICES SINCE 2011
Founded in 2011, Armut was one of the largest digital marketplaces connecting users with service providers in various fields, from home cleaning to private lessons, repairs and renovations to transportation. The platform hosted hundreds of thousands of active users and numerous service providers across Turkey.
RATIONALE UNKNOWN
It is still unclear whether the access restriction is temporary or permanent. Since the reasons for the decision have not been disclosed, it has become a major topic of curiosity and discussion on social media. Users are closely monitoring whether the platform will reopen and how the process will progress.