Indian Govt has decided to ban 59 Chinese apps due to security and privacy issue . These 59 apps include some of the most popular apps like TikTok, UC Browser, Helo, Shareit and more. See the full list below. This decision is taken by the govt to ensure the safety and protect the privacy of Indian users.
List of Chinese apps banned by Indian Govt
- TikTok
- Shareit
- Kwai
- UC Browser
- Baidu Map
- Shein
- Clash of Kings
- Helo
- Likee
- DU Battery Saver
- YouCam Makeup
- Mi Community
- CM Browser
- APUS Browser
- Virus Cleaner
- ROMWE
- Club Factory
- NewsDog
- Beauty Plus
- UC News
- QQ Mail
- Xender
- QQ Music
- QQ Newsfeed
- Bigo Live
- SelfieCity
- Mail Master
- Parallel Space
- Mi Video Call
- WeSync
- ES File Explorer
- Viva Video
- Meitu
- Vigo Video
- New Video Status
- DU Recorder
- Vault – Hide
- Cache Cleaner DU App Studio
- DU Cleaner
- DU Browser
- Hago
- Cam Scanner
- Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile
- Wonder Camera
- Photo Wonder
- QQ Player
- We Meet
- Sweet Selfie
- Baidu Translate
- Vmate
- QQ International
- QQ Security Center
- QQ Launcher
- U Video
- V Fly Status Video
- Mobile Legends
- DU Privacy
The ministry said that we have received many complaints from various sources about the misuse of mobile apps on both Android and iOS platform. The apps were stealing users data and sending data servers outside India. This creates a risk about the security and privacy of users thus the govt has taken this step to prevent these kinds of actions.
An official notice says that the apps have been banned under the section of 69A of the Information Techology Act. According to the Act, these apps are “Prejudicial to the sovereignty and Integrity of India, defense of India, security of the state, and public order. WeChat is included in the list which is developed by Tencent but surprisingly PUBG is not in the list which is also developed by the Tencent.