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The troubled edtech firm is currently under the management of an Insolvency Resolution Professional, though other apps of Think and Learn, which operate under the Byju's brand, continue to be functional on Google Playstore as of now.
The Byju’s learning app has been removed from the Google Play Store, reportedly due to non-payment of dues to Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides backend support for the app. The app delisting marks a significant blow to the company’s digital operations, especially as it struggles to stabilize under the supervision of an Insolvency Resolution Professional.
The removed app was Byju’s flagship platform, offering core academic content for students from classes 4 to 12 as well as preparatory material for competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, and IAS. Its disappearance from the Google Play Store has sparked widespread concern among parents, students, and educators who relied on its extensive digital curriculum.
Although other apps under the Think and Learn umbrella remain active and available, the absence of the main app on the Play Store severely limits access for new users. The incident is being widely discussed as the Byju’s Play Store issue, prompting questions around the company's financial stability, compliance, and future strategy.
Industry experts believe that the app may have violated Play Store guidelines, especially those relating to app functionality and backend service continuity. While there is no official confirmation from Google, such removals typically occur when app performance is compromised or key service agreements—like cloud hosting—are breached.
The company is reportedly working on a Byju’s update to resolve the issue and restore the app on the Play Store. However, the incident has fueled speculation about a potential Play Store ban if compliance issues persist.
The removed app was Byju’s flagship platform, offering core academic content for students from classes 4 to 12 as well as preparatory material for competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, and IAS. Its disappearance from the Google Play Store has sparked widespread concern among parents, students, and educators who relied on its extensive digital curriculum.
Although other apps under the Think and Learn umbrella remain active and available, the absence of the main app on the Play Store severely limits access for new users. The incident is being widely discussed as the Byju’s Play Store issue, prompting questions around the company's financial stability, compliance, and future strategy.
Industry experts believe that the app may have violated Play Store guidelines, especially those relating to app functionality and backend service continuity. While there is no official confirmation from Google, such removals typically occur when app performance is compromised or key service agreements—like cloud hosting—are breached.
The company is reportedly working on a Byju’s update to resolve the issue and restore the app on the Play Store. However, the incident has fueled speculation about a potential Play Store ban if compliance issues persist.
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