India blocks access to developer platform Supabase

The popular open-source database service is disrupted in one of its biggest markets.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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India has ordered internet providers to block access to the Supabase developer platform, resulting in patchy access across the country. The blocking order was issued on February 24 under India's Information Technology Act, but the government did not cite a specific reason. Supabase, a San Francisco-based startup, has acknowledged the issue and said it is working to resolve the situation, though the restrictions remain in place for many users in India.

Why it matters

India is a significant market for Supabase, accounting for about 9% of the platform's global traffic. The blocking order highlights broader concerns about India's website blocking regime and the potential impact on the country's developer ecosystem, as Supabase is a popular open-source alternative to services like Firebase.

The details

The blocking order was issued under Section 69A of India's Information Technology Act, which empowers the government to restrict public access to online content. It is unclear whether the action was linked to a cybersecurity concern, copyright complaint, or another issue. Access to Supabase has been inconsistent across multiple internet providers and telecom networks in India, with users reporting difficulties in accessing the platform for both development and production purposes.

  • The blocking order was issued on February 24, 2026.
  • Supabase first acknowledged the access issues in India on social media starting on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Supabase

A popular open-source developer database platform founded in 2020 by CEO Paul Copplestone and CTO Ant Wilson.

India's Ministry of Electronics and IT

The government agency that issued the blocking order under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.

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What they’re saying

“We continue to advise affected customers to explore workarounds such as switching DNS settings or using a VPN, though we acknowledge these steps may not be practical for most end users.”

— Supabase (Twitter)

What’s next

Supabase continues to follow up through all available channels to resolve the access issues in India, though it remains unclear how long the restrictions will remain in place.

The takeaway

The Supabase blocking order highlights the potential risks and uncertainties developers face when building on platforms that can be subject to government-ordered disruptions, especially in key markets like India. This incident underscores the need for more transparency and predictability around website blocking measures in the country.