Wet wipes are solids (although damp ones at that) so they don't fall under the restrictions on gels, liquids and aerosols. I've always carried a pack of the antibacterial ones in my carry on. I don't put them in my ziplock bag (as they need to be readily accessible) and never had any problems.

No, in 2026, the TSA and most international security agencies do not count cleansing wipes (including makeup wipes, baby wipes, and antibacterial wipes) as liquids. Because the liquid is absorbed into a solid substrate, they are classified as solids and are not subject to the 3-1-1 liquids rule. This means you can pack a full, unopened pack of 50 or 100 wipes in your carry-on bag without having to place them in your quart-sized clear plastic bag. This is a significant "travel hack" for those trying to save space in their liquids bag for items that must be there, like foundation or sunscreen. However, you should be careful with cleansing balms or jars of "wet" pads that are soaking in a significant amount of free-standing liquid, as a strict agent might reclassify those as gels. For standard pre-moistened wipes, they are considered "solid skin care" and are the perfect way to stay fresh on a long-haul flight without worrying about the 3.4-ounce (100ml) container limit or the hassle of the security liquid bin.