India’s government removed popular VPN apps, including Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1, from Apple and Google stores after developers failed to comply with 2022 regulations. The rules mandate VPN providers store detailed customer records for five years, triggering backlash from the industry. Apps like Hide.me and PrivadoVPN faced removal under orders from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. Despite these restrictions, some VPN brands continue to serve Indian users while scaling back marketing efforts.