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:
- Charli D'Amelio
- Addison Rae
- Bella Poarch
- Zach King
- Spencer Polanco Knight
- Loren Gray
- TikTok
- Dixie D'Amelio
- Will Smith
- Michael Le
How many active monthly users does TikTok have? As of February 2021, TikTok has a reported 1.1 billion monthly active users. The app has also been downloaded more than 2.6 billion times worldwide and is available in over 150 countries.
TikTok net worth: $50 billion
Latest TikTok News and Updates
TikTok's New Trend Is All About Celebrating Dads, but Some Users Are Shading Them Instead
TikTok users are making photo slideshows about their fathers. But what started as a heartfelt trend is starting to be used as a way to shade dads.Calling All McDonald's Lovers! TikTok's Big Mac Casserole Is for You
Looking to make a not-so healthy but totally keto-friendly casserole? Look no further than TikTok's Big Mac casserole!The Viral “She Watch Anime” TikTok Song Came From This Popular Rapper
Another day, another viral TikTok trend! Let’s look into where the "she watch anime" audio came from and what the dance trend entails.TikTokers Are Warning Against the Hole-in-One Challenge, but What Is It?
TikTok users are warning people not to take part in the hole-in-one challenge following a dangerous incident that took place in Australia.Hot for Teacher? Cindy Graham on TikTok Sure Hopes So
Cindy Graham is going viral on TikTok and people are not happy about it. We explain what you need to know about the controversy.Looking for a Snatched Jawline? TikTok Says to Try Mewing — But What Is It?
TikTok's newest beauty craze is a practice called mewing. The exercise can temporarily give you a defined jawline, but what is it?TikTok Is Riveted by This Woman's Story About Her Ring Camera and an Identity Thief
A TikTok creator shared a chilling story about how she let the cops view her Ring camera footage and now she feels like she is being targeted.Viral LGBTQ+ Creator Tyshon Lawrence Talks the Importance of Going to Therapy (EXCLUSIVE)
Who is Tyshon Lawrence? The LGBTQ+ TikTok star sat down for an exclusive interview with Distractify where he talked mental health, therapy, and more!TikTok Is Loving Morgan Wallen's "Chasin' You," but Why?
The latest song that TikTok has sunk its teeth into is "Chasin' You" by Morgan Wallen, but why? Unpacking the reasoning behind the trend.TikTok's Bona Fide "Bimbo" Chrissy Chlapecka Gets Candid About Self-Love, Sexual Liberation, and Pop Music (EXCLUSIVE)
In an exclusive interview with 'Distractify,' TikTok's resident "bimbo" Chrissy Chlapecka opened up about new music and her self-love renaissance.Joey Swoll Tells TikTok Influencer to “Do Better” for Making Fun of Older Man at the Gym
TikTok influencer Gwinie the Pooh used a Wendy Williams voiceover to make fun of someone at the gym. Then, Joey Swoll dragged her online.10 Black History Month Door Decorating Ideas for Teachers, Courtesy of TikTok
Looking for Black History Month door ideas for teachers? You're in luck! TikTok is coming in handy with beautiful ideas.Woman's "Nice Guy" Date on TikTok Actually Had Commenters Fearing for Her Safety
"Nice guy" date on TikTok: A woman chronicled her date with a so-called "nice guy" but the encounter actually terrified her followers.A TikToker’s Video About Refusing to Tip at the Starbucks Drive-Thru Backfired in Her Comments
TikTok user Meghan Elinor doesn't think customers should tip drive-through baristas because they're only "taking a cup and handing it to somebody..."Looking to Meet Someone Who's Single? Keep an Eye out for White Nail Polish on TikTok
There are some unspoken "rules" on TikTok, like wearing white nail polish. What does it mean to rock that shade on your body's hardened keratin?Why Were Teddy Bears Invented? TikTok Users Are Obsessed With the Answer
The reason that the teddy bear was invented is going viral on TikTok, but is the reason circulating on the platform actually the truth?This TikTok Influencer Tricked Her Clients Into Going on the Leadership Retreat From Hell
Who is Jessie Lee Ward and what's the drama surrounding her retreat in Colombia? Here's everything we know about Boss Lee and why she's trending.Hey Babe, Take a Tour of Small-Town America With Hilarious TikToker @SinisterPondBabe
TikTok user Sinister Pond Babe (@sinisterpondbabe) has been taking viewers on hilarious tours of small towns via Google Maps. Who is she?Who Is Behind the TikTok Account @LemonLadySecrets? Here's What We Know
TikTok account @lemonladysecrets is believed to be run anonymously by a celebrity. Here is everything we know about the identity of Lemon Lady.Surprise! Those Weird Pink Dragon TikToks Are Ads For a Mobile Game
If you’ve stumbled upon a slightly creepy pink dragon TikTok lately, you’re not alone – and it turns out they’re actually ads for a mobile game.Meet the Musical Genius Behind TikTok's Viral "If We Ever Broke Up" Song
"If We Ever Broke Up" TikTok Song: Why is it trending and what does it mean? Meet Mae Stephens — the musical genius behind the viral trend.Company Built Employees Tiny Houses Instead of Office Cubicles and TikTok Loves It
A woman's boss built tiny homes instead of cubicles for their employees and now everyone on TikTok wants to work there.Mikayla Nogueira and Mascara-Gate 2023 — The Controversy Explained
Makeup influencer Mikayla Nogueria is in trouble for a sponsored post promoting L'Oréal mascara. What's the controversy? Let us explain.TikTok Says This User Has the "Hiccup Effect," but What Does That Mean?
Comments citing the hiccup effect on a TikTok video from @stevenisanonymous stack up. But what does this alleged hiccup effect even mean?This Sad Man Accidentally Shared His "Locker Room Talk" About a Colleague With Said Colleague
This TikToker shared what happened when she caught a colleague engaged in "locker room talk" about her during a business chat. We love her.TikToker Believes Brides Should Pay for Their Bridesmaids, and #BrideTok Chaos Ensues
Bride-to-be Claudia Sokolova said on TikTok that she believes a wedding is a bride's total "financial responsibility." Some agreed, while many didn't.TikTok Sensation Al Wright Uses Positivity to Warn Others About Unchecked Mental Illness
Al Wright gained 1.6 million followers by bravely sharing what led to how his face looks today. What happened to the TikToker?TikTok Star Ben Grosskopf Announces He Has Lymphoma in a New Video
Teen TikTok star Ben Grosskopf revealed in a new video that he has cancer. Here's what you need to know about his diagnosis.Everything to Know About Fresh X Reckless's "Girl, Where You Going?" TikTok Dance Trend
Fresh X Reckless have choreographed a brief routine to the chorus of their song "Captain Save Uh Ho" and now everyone on TikTok can't help but try it.Randy Gonzalez, Father of the Enkyboys TikTok Duo, Has Died at Age 35
On Jan. 25, after battling stage IV colon cancer for over a year, the social media star and loving father, unfortunately, died in hospice care.TikToker Blasts Restaurant for Letting Customers Finance Their Meals, Sparking Debate
A TikToker says we're in the "endgame" for society after seeing an Afterpay option that allows people to finance their meals.The *REAL* Reason the Internet's Meme King Jay Versace Quit Comedy
Where is Vine star Jay Versace in 2023? Here's an update on the internet's meme king and what he has been up to since he quit comedy.TikToker Claims Bar Bouncer Snapped Her Real ID in Half While She Was on Vacation
A TikToker claims that her real ID was snapped by a bouncer outside of a bar, despite the fact it was valid and she's 23 years old.Woman Stops Passenger From Bullying Elderly Woman Into Trading Her Premium Seat for a Bad One
A TiKToker shared a story about how she stopped an airline passenger from "nice-bullying" an older passenger into giving up their premium seat.People Are Out Here Making Skincare Smoothies and Making a Mess
People are out here making a mess in Sephoras and Ultas by doing the skincare smoothie trend on TikTok. What is it? We explain it all for you.TikToker Says She's Tired of Her Fellow Remote Workers Ruining a Good Thing
If you love working from home and want to keep working from home then you need to heed the warning of this TikToker.TikTok's Rodger Cleye Trend Has Taken the App by Storm With Musical Comedy
What is TikTok's Rodger Cleye trend about? The Lake Forest, Calif., musical artist has been entertaining the masses.The University of Texas Just Banned TikTok but Students Are Still Finding Ways to Post
The University of Texas TikTok ban over privacy concerns is in full swing. However, students are still finding ways to post and browse the app.TikTok's Mascara Wand Trend Has Nothing to Do With Beauty Advice
What is TikTok's mascara wand trend all about? It appears that the trend has nothing to do with the beauty industry.The Coconut Challenge Is Trending Again on TikTok After Hilarious Cardi B Video Resurfaces
The sexually explicit coconut challenge first originated in 2019, then returned to social media in 2023. Here's what it means and how to do it.The "Soldier, Poet, or King" Quiz Is Going Viral on TikTok — How Do You Take It?
A new quiz called the "soldier, poet, or king" quiz is going viral on Tiktok, and many users want to know what the quiz is and how to take it.TikTokers Slam Man’s “Kind” Gesture Towards Whataburger Worker, Say He Got Him Fired
A Whataburger customer's kind gesture towards an employee went viral on TikTok, but some folks are saying he hurt more than he helped.TikTok Corecore Videos Are an Art Form, but They Require a Lot of Editing
Corecore is the newest aesthetic trend taking over TikTok. Here's why people are obsessed with this form of visual storytelling.TikTok's "Mermaidcore" Aesthetic Takes Users Under the Sea
TikTok generates a new aesthetic every day, but the "Mermaidcore" aesthetic has a grip on users lately. What is "Mermaidcore"? Here's what to know.The Dupe Trend Is Dividing TikTok — For Multiple Reasons
The Dupe trend may be popping up all over your TikTok feed, but plenty of people don't know what the trend is referencing or why it's everywhere.Here's a Complete Break Down of the Shelby Sevierr Mama Brooke TikTok — Yikes!
Shelby Sevierr didn't know the reaction she would get when she posted a TikTok about Mama Brooke. We'll break it all down for you.What Is the Millenial Pause on TikTok? The Answer Is Quite Literal
If you're guilty of the "millennial pause" on TikTok, then you just might be an out-of-touch millennial. But what is it? We're here to explain.The Internet Is an Unwell Place and Reactions to This Woman's TikTok Prove It
Recently, influencer Krista London got busted for posting what she thought was a benign yet hilarious TikTok. The internet disagreed. Here's the drama.All Aboard! The #BlackGirlFollowTrain Trend Is Taking Over TikTok
What is the Black girl follow train trend on TikTok? Here's everything we know about the viral TikTok trend! Plus, why Karens hate it.Panera Employee Refuses to Take a Mom's Order Because of a Screaming Child
A Panera Bread employee refused to serve a mom because of her noisy child. The internet thinks the employee is right. See the TikTok video here.
