The government has recently banned 59 Chinese apps claiming them to be detrimental for India’s sovereignty, integrity and national security. The list includes the widely popular apps like TikTok, WeChat and UC Browser. It has been reported that most of the apps have been violating the terms of usage, thus compromising users’ privacy, a major cyber security threat. PM Narendra Modi spoke of the nationwide call for boycott of Chinese goods. “We will buy local and be vocal for the local and this will help India become stronger,” he said.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology released a statement, saying that it received an “exhaustive recommendation” from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, the Ministry of Home Affairs. The move comes amid the ongoing call to boycott Chinese products and services from the people after the June 15 clashes. The government also gave a “befitting response” by cancelling the railway contract worth around Rs 471 crore with a Chinese firm. It also asked companies to mention the ‘Country of Origin’ on their products while listing in e-marketplace.
Banned App | Alternative |
TikTok | Instagram IGTV, Youtube, Snapchat |
| Shareit | Google Files Go |
| Kwai | Instagram IGTV, Youtube, Snapchat |
| UC Browser | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox |
| Baidu map | Google Maps, HERE Maps |
| Shein | Myntra, Flipkars, Snapdeal |
| Clash of Kings | Ludo King |
| DU battery saver | NA |
| Helo | Instagram IGTV, Youtube, Snapchat |
| Likee | Instagram IGTV, Youtube, Snapchat |
| YouCam makeup | Snapchat, G Cam, Open Camera |
| Mi Community | |
| CM Browers | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox |
| Virus Cleaner | NA |
| APUS Browser | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox |
| ROMWE | Myntra, Flipkart, Snapdeal |
| Club Factory | Myntra, Flipkart, Snapdeal |
| Newsdog | InShorts |
| Beutry Plus | Snapchat, G Cam, Open Camera |
| WhatsApp, Telegram, Hike | |
| UC News | InShorts |
| QQ Mail | Outlook |
| Reddit, Twitter | |
| Xender | Google Files Go |
| QQ Music | VLC, MX Player |
| QQ Newsfeed | Flipboard, Inshorts, Google News |
| Bigo Live | Instagram IGTV, Youtube, Snapchat |
| SelfieCity | Snapchat, G Cam, Open Camera |
| Mail Master | Outlook |
| Parallel Space | Dual Apps, Multiple App Cloner |
| Mi Video Call — Xiaomi | Google Duo |
| WeSync | Google Files Go |
| ES File Explorer | Google Files Go |
| Viva Video — QU Video Inc | Instagram IGTV, Youtube, Snapchat |
| Meitu | Snapchat, G Cam, Open Camera |
| Vigo Video | Snapchat, G Cam, Open Camera |
| New Video Status | Snapchat, G Cam, Open Camera |
| DU Recorder | AZ Screen Recorder |
| Vault- Hide | Google Files Go |
| Cache Cleaner DU App studio | NA |
| DU Cleaner | NA |
| DU Browser | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox |
| Hago Play With New Friends | Ludo King |
| Cam Scanner | Microsoft Offile Lens, Adobe Scan |
| Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile | NA |
| Wonder Camera | Snapchat, G Cam, Open Camera |
| Photo Wonder | Snapchat, G Cam, Open Camera |
| QQ Player | VLC, MX Player |
| We Meet | Tinder |
| Sweet Selfie | Snapchat, G Cam, Open Camera |
| Baidu Translate | Google Translate, Microsoft Translate |
| Vmate | Instagram IGTV, Youtube, Snapchat |
| QQ International | WhatsApp, Telegram, Hike |
| QQ Security Center | NA |
| QQ Launcher | Microsoft Launcher |
| U Video | Instagram IGTV, Youtube, Snapchat |
| V fly Status Video | Instagram IGTV, Youtube, Snapchat |
| Mobile Legends | Ludo King |
| DU Privacy | NA |
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