When the Government of India banned 267 Chinese apps in 2020, it was felt that they went forever. But by 2025, these apps have returned again in new names, new avatars. At least 36 such apps are re -available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, which were banned earlier. Some of them only changed the name, while some made a comeback by showing change in ownership.
Which apps are making return?
Many popular apps are available for again download. These include
Xender (now “Xender: File Share, Share Music”)
Mangotv (Back without change)
Youku (Chinese Netflix)
Taobao (now “mobile taobao”)
Tantan (Now “Tantan – Asian Dating App”)
How are these apps in India?
Now these apps are listed in India, not directly from China, but in the names of companies from other countries. They have returned to stores by showing registration at places like Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, Seychelles, Japan and Bangladesh.
Reliance launched again in India after the popular fashion brand Shein was banned. The government said that now the data of this app will be a store in India, so that China does not get any access.
In 2020, PUBG Mobile was banned, then the developers launched it as Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). It also banned in 2022, but returned again in 2023.
First Published – February 12, 2025 | 8:11 PM IST
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