Many Xinjiang-based websites became inaccessible worldwide, and internet access within Ürümqi remained restricted nearly a year following the riots; it was not restored until 14 May 2010.
Beberapa situs web berbasis Xinjiang tak dapat diakses di seluruh dunia, dan akses internet di Ürümqi masih diputus selama hampir setahun setelah kerusuhan tersebut; akses tersebut tidak dikembalikan sampai 14 Mei 2010.