TikTok
The social media platform TikTok was originally known as Musical.ly and is an international version of the Chinese app Douyin. TikTok is known for its short-form videos, evolving from dance and lip-syncing to all genres including comedy and educational videos.
In 2020, President Donald Trump threatened to ban TikTok if the company did not sell to its U.S. business, calling TikTok a national security threat. Today, TikTok features include a "For You" page, which is a feed of videos that are recommended to users based on their activity on the app, and a TikTok Creator Fund, giving influencers the opportunity to earn money on the app.
TikTok Launch Date: August 2, 2018
Most Followed TikTok Accounts:
- Khaby Lame
- Charli D'Amelio
- Bella Poarch
- MrBeast
- Addison Rae
- Zach King
- Kimberly Loaiza
- TikTok
- Burak Özdemir
- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
How many active monthly users does TikTok have? As of February 2024, TikTok has a reported 1.1 billion monthly active users. The app has also been downloaded more than 3 billion times worldwide and is available in over 140 countries.
TikTok net worth: $50 billion
Latest TikTok News and Updates
This Pastor Parks His Bentley Inside Church — and the Internet Is Divided
“I don’t do this for me, it’s for us.”
Was Joe Santagato Groped at the 'Basement Yard' Show in DC?
“I was there. Three rows from the front. She bent down and slid her hands down..."
What Happened to Ben Bader? Girlfriend Shares Heartbreaking Tribute After His Death
"Nothing's ever gonna happen to me."
A Woman on TikTok Shared That Her Husband Hasn’t Worked in 8 Years — And Then Things Took a Dark Turn
TikTok user Trading Cardboard recently shared the story from fellow user Jessica Mooney, known on the platform as JessLivingWell.
What Is the Bird Theory Couple Test Taking Over TikTok? Inside the Relationship Trend
Is this test something that you should apply to your relationship to find out if your union is healthy?
People Are Sharing Food Stamp Alternatives Amid the Government Shutdown
"This is your reminder to share this resource!"
Sombr TikTok Drama Explodes After Fan Says He “Dances Like Napoleon Dynamite”
"He dances like Napoleon Dynamite. And in the middle of the concert, my boyfriend held up a picture of Napoleon Dynamite and I couldn’t stop seeing it."
Influencer Harper Zilmer Told Her Fans She Needed To “Go Away” — What Happened?
"Please I ask one favor: don’t forget about me," the viral star said in an October 2025 TikTok post announcing her hiatus.
"Worst of Both Worlds" — Woman’s American Airlines Flight to Chicago Was a Bus Ride
"So they made you pay airplane money for a bus ticket?"
Group 7 on TikTok Actually Started as an Experiment to Beat the Algorithm
"If you are not Group 7, keep scrolling."
TikTok Comedian Steve Bridges Died Suddenly at 41, and Apparently in His Sleep
Steve Bridges had more than 2 million followers on TikTok.
“You’re Not One of Them Queers, Are You?” — Delivery Man Makes up Story to Guilt Trip Family
"I love dropping the dead parents card."
"I Would Be Fatherless" — Dad Ruins Daughter’s Wedding By Wearing His MAGA Hat
"And they say WE [liberals] make everything political."
"I'm Happy With Myself" — Mom Steals Spotlight at Daughter's Gender Reveal Party
"POV: Your mom had to make your gender reveal about her."
“I’m Gonna Call Corporate” — Pregnant Worker Shocked Man Expected Her to Help Him Lift Mattress
"Your company is at fault. The customer is also wrong."
Kat Stickler's Net Worth Points Toward Her Social Media Growth
The influencer's follower count is impressive, but it could lead to bigger and better things for the content creator.
Kat Stickler's Ex-Husband Moved Away From Content Creation After They Split Up
Kat and her ex were married in 2019 and divorced in 2021.
TikTok Creator DancingMoto Was Involved in a Serious Crash With Georgia State Patrol
DancingMoto's loved ones started a GoFundMe.
"Can Never Show My Face There Again" — Mom Says Her Kids Got Her Banned From Dentist’s Office
"Parents don't even want to parent anymore."
"Not Everybody Cheats, Kevin!" — Couple Sees Wife Discover Husband’s Infidelity Mid-Flight
"I am so jealous that you got to experience that."
"Is That Even the Same Person?" — Husband's Glow-Up Leaves Internet in Utter Shock
"Let it be known that [I] found him hot before, but the glow up has its perks."
Woman Pranks BF With Shirtless Plumber Photo, but It’s Just AI
"He's definitely flirting with me."
Finneas Breaks the Internet With Reaction to Controversial Taylor Swift TikTok
Finneas unleashed the wrath of Taylor Swift's army of fans after a screenshot of him liking a video on TikTok went viral.
“It Doesn’t Get Better, Leave Him” — Pregnant Mom Records Husband Forgetting Her Birthday
"Girl please choose yourself here."
What Happened to Kate Gosselin? Reality Star Opens up About Her Health After Accident
"This is one of those things that is a life-altering event."
Taylor Swift’s “Actually Romantic” Lyrics Spark Charli XCX Feud Speculation
“I heard you call me ‘Boring Barbie’ when the coke’s got you brave.”
“They Are Marking Everything up” — Walmart Shoppers Outraged After Store Removes Price Tags
"There's your proof."
Why Some People Think Israel Actually Bought TikTok
Wasn't it supposed to be a deal between the U.S. and the China-based company?
Is King Harris in the Hospital? What We Know About the Rumors
The rumors are sensational, but the details don’t add up.
Mark Estes’ Dating Roster Proves He Doesn’t Mind Sharing His Spotlight With His Partner
The 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' contestant famously dated Kristin Cavallari for seven months.
MAGA Dentist Jokes About How She Inflicts Pain on Democratic Patients
"They are OBSESSED with inflicting pain and suffering on people who don’t agree with them."
"Here I Am Crying About Hungry Babies in Gaza" — Woman Finds out Therapist Is MAGA
“I cried to this woman about Gaza and she’s got the flag of Israel in her bio. I am unwell!”
Service Dog and Owner Denied Entry to Thrift Store — Should She Sue?
"I would be suing them so freaking hard right now."
What Is the Amy Poehler Podcast Scam? Creators Warn Others After Fake Invites
"None of us saw this coming. This is so strange."
What Happened to Zuza Beine? Remembering the Influencer’s Brave Journey
"She lived more fully and gratefully than most. Her being changed us forever, and her dying will too."
Pink's Deleted Posts About Charlie Kirk Spark a Cancel Campaign Led by RigoStarr
Social medial influencer RigoStarr calls for Pink to be canceled after what she allegedly said about Charlie Kirk.
TikTok Creators Marcus and BeastEater Broke up Following Rumors of Infidelity
BeastEater shared screenshots of their texts.
Woman Blames No Child Left Behind dor Education Crisis, Saying It Prompted Teaching to a Test
"No Child Left Behind should be considered a national war crime!"
Reading Teacher Fearful of Keeping Classroom Library, as It Puts Her Job at Risk
"Welcome to a full-blown dictatorship."
A Black Professor Documents Working at a “Hostile” White University in Louisville
"There's really not any hope for change here, but we gotta survive as long as we can."
Sick of Pop-Ups? How to Turn off "Find Similar" on TikTok and Escape the Loop
Are you sick of seeing the words "find similar" pop up in the middle of videos you watch on TikTok?
Woman Decides to Get a Job at the Hotel Where Husband Is Cheating — Juicy Details Ahead
"As a hotel manager, if you told me this during your interview I'd hire you on the spot."
“This Is Bizarre Behavior” - Influencer Chef Makes Pasta on Airplane, Sparks Ridicule
"Imagine sitting next to this person."
"They Don’t Believe Me?" — Physician Says Flight Crew Ignored Him During Emergency
"Are you sure you're a doctor?"
Fight on Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas Forces Cruise Ship Back to Miami With Two Passengers Hospitalized
"Guests are being treated for their injuries."
Mom Says Military Consent Forms Showed up in Her High School Sons' Backpacks
"Like, I'm two seconds away from calling our attorney."
Will TikTok Be Banned on September 17? After Multiple Delays, This Could Be the End
"I may or may not, we're negotiating TikTok right now."
"At Breakfast, My Son Went Missing" — School Loses 5-Year-Old Autistic Child
He was later found in a bathroom, half-naked. But that’s not all.
Who Are Taylor Frankie Paul's Kids? The Mormon Mom Took Her Family From TikTok to Hulu
Where in the world did Mormon MomTok come from in the first place, exactly?
The "Walmart Method" on TikTok Is All About Getting Stuff for Cheap — Or Free
"Here I feel bad saying for saying "missing item" when I ordered peach tea and they gave me lemon tea."