Archive · 23 Aug 2025
TikTok in India: Website Access a Glitch, Ban Remains
Some people in India briefly thought they could use TikTok again because the website seemed to be working.
But the company and the government said it's still banned.
It looks like it was just a technical mistake, like a glitch.
The app was originally banned because of worries about user data and national security after a conflict in 2020.
TikTok's website briefly appeared accessible in India, leading to speculation of a return.
The government clarified no unblocking order was issued for TikTok.
ByteDance stated they haven't restored access and comply with the ban.
The accessibility was likely a network misconfiguration, according to reports.
TikTok was banned in 2020 due to security concerns and data privacy.
- Who
- TikTok (ByteDance), the Indian government, and internet users.
- What
- TikTok's website briefly appeared accessible in India, but the company and government confirmed the ban remains.
- When
- The website became briefly accessible on Friday and inaccessible on Saturday.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The brief accessibility was likely a network misconfiguration; the ban was due to security and data privacy concerns.
Internet Users
Government/ByteDance
Accessibility
Internet Users
Hoped TikTok was returning.
Government/ByteDance
Company and government stated the ban is still in place.
- Platform
- TikTok
- Country
- India
- Ban Date
- 2020
- Reason for Ban
- Security Concerns, Data Privacy
- Current Status
- Banned; Website inaccessible
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