In Afghanistan, the Taliban outlawed TikTok after seizing power in Afghanistan, claiming it was a cause of moral decay. They contended that the app threatened the moral foundation of society and was incompatible with Islamic principles.
The first significant nation to completely outlaw TikTok was India. TikTok was one of 59 Chinese applications that the Indian government banned in June 2020 amid increased tensions with China. Citing national security concerns, the government said these applications were "engaged in activities... prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India."
In Iran and Jordan, TikTok is fully banned and it has been prohibited since December 2022. In Kyrgyzstan, it was banned in August 2023.
Other countries include: China, North Korea, Somalia, Uzbekistan and the United States.