India Disrupts Access to Supabase, A Key Developer Platform
Supabase, a popular open-source database platform widely used by developers, is experiencing significant access disruptions in India, a market crucial to its growth. Internet providers in India have reportedly been instructed to block access to the Supabase website, leading to intermittent connectivity issues for users across various networks.
The blocking order, issued on February 24th under Section 69A of India's Information Technology Act, grants the government the authority to restrict public access to online content. While the specific reasons behind this decision remain undisclosed by the Indian government, speculation ranges from cybersecurity concerns to copyright complaints. The duration of these restrictions is also currently unclear.
Supabase has publicly acknowledged the connectivity problems affecting its Indian users since Wednesday. Initial reports indicated issues primarily on Reliance Industries' JioFiber network, but users have since reported similar difficulties across multiple internet service providers and telecom networks. In a public post, Supabase had tagged India's IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, requesting intervention, but later removed the message, confirming that the site remained inaccessible for many.
We understand many users in India continue to be blocked from accessing Supabase. We acknowledge the difficulties this is causing for our users there. Supabase continues to follow up through all available channels to resolve this issue. We continue to advise affected customers…
- Supabase (@supabase) February 27, 2026
The impact on the developer community is substantial. An Indian founder, preferring to remain anonymous to avoid potential repercussions, reported a halt in new user sign-ups from India over the past few days. A technology consultant working with local startups also confirmed difficulties in reliably accessing Supabase for both development and production environments.
While Supabase suggested potential workarounds like changing DNS settings or using VPNs to bypass restrictions, some developers argue these solutions are not practical for the majority of end-users. Initial verification indicated that supabase.co was inaccessible on ACT Fibernet, JioFiber, and Airtel connections in New Delhi, although some users in Bengaluru on ACT Fibernet reported continued access, suggesting inconsistent implementation of the block.
Interestingly, Supabase's main website remained accessible, but its core developer infrastructure faced the blockage. This is particularly concerning given that India represents Supabase's fourth-largest source of traffic, contributing approximately 9% of its global visits. The platform has seen significant growth, with global traffic rising over 111% year over year. In India, visits increased by roughly 179%.
This incident underscores broader concerns about India's website blocking policies. Raman Jit Singh Chima, Asia Pacific policy director at Access Now, commented on the potential consequences for developers, stating, "This is a simple fact that has grave consequences for developers and others. You don't know where you can safely run projects without the danger that something might happen where it gets blocked, and suddenly you're scrambling to find a way."
India has previously implemented broad website blocking measures. In 2014, platforms like GitHub, Vimeo, and Pastebin faced temporary access restrictions. In 2023, reports also emerged of certain Indian ISPs blocking key GitHub content domains.
Founded in 2020, Supabase positions itself as an open-source alternative to Firebase, built on PostgreSQL. The company has garnered significant attention and funding, raising approximately $380 million and achieving a $5 billion valuation, partly due to the growing interest in AI-driven development tools.
As of now, official responses from India's Ministry of Electronics and IT and major telecom providers like ACT Fibernet, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Jio have not been provided. The founders of Supabase have also not yet commented.
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