As of 2025, the Government of India has banned a total of 43 Chinese mobile applications due to concerns over national security and data privacy. These apps were deemed prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India. Here is the updated list of these apps.
Complete List of 43 Banned Chinese Apps
The following is the complete list of 43 Chinese apps that have been blocked in India by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology:
- AliSuppliers Mobile App
- Alibaba Workbench
- AliExpress - Smarter Shopping, Better Living
- Alipay Cashier
- Lalamove India - Delivery App
- Drive with Lalamove India
- Snack Video
- CamCard - Business Card Reader
- Cam Card - BCR (Western)
- Soul - Follow the Soul to find you
- Chinese Social - Free Online Dating Video App & Chat
- Date in Asia - Dating & Chat for Asian Singles
- WeDate - Dating App
- Free dating app - Singol, start your date!
- Adore App
- Truly Chinese - Chinese Dating App
- TrulyAsian - Asian Dating App
- ChinaLove: dating app for Chinese singles
- DateMyAge: Chat, Meet, Date Mature Singles Online
- Asian Date: find Asian singles
- FlirtWish: chat with singles
- Guys Only Dating: Gay Chat
- Tubit: Live Streams
- We Work China
- First Love Live - super hot live beauties live online
- Rela - Lesbian Social Network
- Cashier Wallet
- Mango TV
- MGTV - Human TV official TV App
- WeTV - TV version
- WeTV - Cdrama, Kdrama & More
- WeTV Lite
- Lucky Live - Live Video Streaming App
- Taobao Live
- DingTalk
- Identity V
- Isoland 2: Ashes of Time
- BoxStar (Early Access)
- Heroes Evolved
- Happy Fish
- Jellipop Match: Decorate your dream island!
- Munchkin Match: magic home building
- Conquista Online II
For further information, you can view the official release on the Government of India website.
These apps are no longer available for download on platforms like Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Banned Mobile Apps Overview
Below is a quick overview of the apps that have been restricted from access in India:
The ban is enforced under section 69A of the Information Technology Act, ensuring that these applications cannot be accessed or downloaded within Indian territory.
Conclusion
These measures underline the Indian government's ongoing focus on security and privacy in the digital space, emphasizing caution in using applications that could compromise data integrity.
