tiktok website back in india after 5 years, app still unavailable
TikTok’s web platform quietly returns to India, though the app remains banned and inaccessible.
After nearly five years, TikTok’s official website has become accessible to some users in India, signaling its quiet return to the country’s digital landscape. The app, however, remains banned and is still unavailable on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The original ban in June 2020, which followed the Galwan Valley clashes, was part of a broader crackdown on Chinese apps due to national security concerns. While neither TikTok’s parent company ByteDance nor the Indian government has issued an official statement, the development sparks speculation about a possible phased re-entry, especially amid improving diplomatic ties between India and China. Still, access may be limited or uneven, suggesting a gradual or beta-style rollout rather than a full reinstatement.
