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
TikToker Calls Out HelloFresh for Delayed, Spoiled Food
A HelloFresh customer on TikTok says that after he finally got his delayed food box, the food was spoiled.The Meaning of Sam Smith's TikTok Hit "Unholy" Is for Your "Villain Era"
The latest TikTok song to go viral is "Unholy," a collaboration between Sam Smith and Kim Petras. What is the song's meaning? Here's what we know.Fans Think Jeffrey Dahmer Made a Cameo in 'Stranger Things' Season 4
Fans of Netflix's new Jeffrey Dahmer series and 'Stranger Things' believe they spotted the notorious serial killer in the background of a scene.Apple Executive Tony Blevins Is Stepping Down Following a Pretty Crude TikTok
Apple VP Tony Blevins is leaving the company following the release of a pretty crude and viral TikTok video in which he objectifies women.Former HR Professional Explains on TikTok Why Companies Don't Fire You, Even Though They Want You Gone
A former HR professional explains on TikTok why companies may not always directly fire you, even if they want you out. Here's what they do instead.TikTok's Newest Sensation Is Roger Skaer — So What Is the 51-Year-Old All About?
It appears that TikToker @Rogerskaer is the app's new viral sensation with his "f--k around and find out" graph video.TikToker Sparks Debate Over Restaurant Charging Customers “Employee Benefits Fee” for Healthcare
A TikToker went viral after blasting a restaurant for adding a 3.5 percent surcharge to her party's bill so their servers can have healthcare coverage.This 2005 Book Predicted Queen Elizabeth II's Death, and TikTokers Are Shook
TikTokers are trying to get their hands on 'Nostradamus: The Complete Prophecies for the Future,' as it has accurately predicted major world events.Barista Begs Customers to Stop These Ordering "Hacks" That Make Their Lives More Difficult
A Starbucks barista went viral on TikTok after imploring customers to try and stop saving money with ordering hacks as it makes workers' lives difficult.Music Fans Are Raving About the Miami Boys Choir on TikTok — Who Are They Exactly?
Who are the Miami Boys Choir and why are they so popular on TikTok? Fans on the internet are raving about their performances of Jewish songs.Woman Tries to Avoid Baggage Fee at Airport, Pulls Out Increasingly Ridiculous Outfits From Luggage
A TikTok of a woman's chicken suit gag at the airport baggage counter is going viral; the longer the video goes on, the more ludicrous it becomes.TikToker Mikayla Nogueira Is Being Dragged After Complaining About Her Job
What happened to Mikayla Nogueira's TikTok? After a video clip of Mikayla sharing her sentiments about being an influencer resurfaced, she's being dragged.TikTokers Record Their Stunned Reactions to NSFW Slang Term "Colorado Campfire"
Defined on 'Urban Dictionary,' "Colorado campfire" is slang for a sexual act that involves marshmallows. See how TikTokers reacted to its definition.TikToker Blasts Airbnb Hosts Who Ask Guests to Do Chores While Charging Cleaning Fees
Airbnb guests are purportedly swearing off the platform due to "excessive" chore lists hosts are expecting customers to fulfill during their stays.People Are Getting Tattoos of the Joker, but the Ink Doesn't Have a Set Meaning
People are getting Joker tattoos and posting TikToks about it, and many want to know what the meaning behind this new tattoo trend is.The "Human Beings in a Mob" TikTok Trend Blends Favorite Characters and Kanye
A new TikTok trend uses Kanye West and Jay-Z lyrics to describe characters in pop culture. Here's the "human beings in a mob" trend, explained.Woman Who Accidentally Booked a “Special Massage” Has TikTok Dying
A woman went viral on TikTok after sharing her story of booking a massage only to find out on the table it came with an added "perk."Woman Is Denied Promotion in Favor of New Hire, Then Asked to Train Her
A TikToker's story about being asked to train a new hire for a promotion she was denied is going viral. If she can do the job well enough to train someone, why was she passed up?Mom Gets Robbed by Apartment Complex That Accidentally Put Her on Move-Out List
A mom went viral on TikTok after sharing the unbelievable story of how the apartment complex she lives in threw away everything she owned.FitPunjaban Had Videos Leaked, and Now She's Fighting to Get Them Taken Down
TikTok user FitPunjaban, whose real name is Sandeep Kaur, had personal videos go viral online, and now, she's working to have them taken down.Attention Foodies! TikTok's Butter Board Trend Is One You May Want to Try
What are TikTok butter boards? The short-form video app has birthed yet another food trend that has taken the world by storm.TikTok's "One Thing About Me" Trend Takes on Nicki Minaj's "Super Freaky Girl"
TikTok users are sharing facts and fun stories about themselves with the "one thing about me" trend to the beat of Nicki Minaj's "Super Freaky Girl."TikTok's Sleepy Chicken Trend Is Giving Social Media Users Major Pause
TikTok is the hub of viral trends and challenges, not all of them good. What to know about the Sleepy Chicken trend, or NyQuil Chicken Challenge.Recent Boa Drama Dropped at a Harry Styles Concert, and We're Not Talking About a Snake
At a recent Harry Styles concert in New York City, two women fought over a boa in the bathroom of Madison Square Garden. It ended up on TikTok. What happened?This TikTok Creator May Have Just Predicted Taylor Swift's Entire Track List for 'Midnights'
Swiftie TikTok creator @actuallyshook lays out her theory regarding the track list for Taylor Swift's upcoming album. Here's what she came up with."Angel Cut With Layers" Is an Important Message, and TikTok Users Are Sharing It
TikTok is spreading the word about 'angel cut with layers', a message that they want more people to understand when they come across it.This TikTok Creator Turned Her Catchphrase "Period Ahh" Into a Viral Song
TikTok creator Britt Barbie released a song titled "Period Ahh." Here's what inspired the tune as well as the celebrities who have taken notice.GOP Jesus Is an Old Sketch That Rips Into Republicans, and It's All Over TikTok
GOP Jesus isn't a new video, but thanks to TikTok, it's getting an entire new life from young people who have never heard of YouTube.TikTok Users Are Annoyed With the App Suddenly Crashing — What Gives?
Why does TikTok keep crashing? Users have taken to other social media platforms to share their distaste with the app.LILHUDDY Refers to an "Ex" in His New Song, Calling Her a "Homie-Hopper"
Are LILHUDDY and Charli D'Amelio back together? Chase called out his "ex" in a new single, referring to her as a "homie-hopper." Learn more here.Does Addison Rae Have Tattoos? An Instagram Photo Prompts Speculation
TikTok star Addison Rae may have revealed a few tattoos on social media, leaving fans wondering whether she got inked up. Learn more here.Go on, Embrace Your Fursona! Here's What It Means to Be a Furry on TikTok
One of the most stigmatized underground communities has to be that of the furries, and TikTok is jam-packed with them. But what even is a furry?A Conspiracy Theory About the 1986 Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion Is Pretty Gross!
Over 35 years later, a conspiracy theory about the Challenger space shuttle is making some wild claims. Let's take a look at what's allegedly going on.Upcoming Illinois SAFE-T Act Has TikTokers Convinced 'The Purge' Is Happening IRL
Illinois is set to enact the SAFE-T Act, which will eliminate cash bail for those eligible for pre-trial release. Here's when it goes into effect.What Does "IMSG" Mean on TikTok? The Acronym Explained
What does "IMSG" mean on TikTok? The popular acronym has a meaning that's related to the gaming world.This Weird Fact About Beaver Butts Is Trending on TikTok
Where does vanilla flavoring come from? TikTok thinks it comes from a beaver's butt. But how true is that? Read more to find out!Brittany Jade Lied About Having a Deceased Child in a Deleted TikTok Video
Brittany Jade Szabo's recent TikTok post which involved faking the death of a child has landed her in some hot water online.What Does "FFR" Mean on TikTok? It Correlates to Lyrics of a Popular Song
What does "FFR" mean on TikTok? Another day, another TikTok trend. We're here to explain it all.Preppy Style Has Come to TikTok, but What Does It Mean?
What does preppy mean on TikTok? A look at the style, as well as the difference between New England preppy and Southern preppy.What Does "Ate" Mean on TikTok? The Popular Slang Term Decoded
What does "ate" mean on TikTok? The popular plan term has been used by many users, and its meaning is pretty simple.Ethan Keiser's Latest Video Series Aims to Debunk Witchcraft on TikTok
Ethan Keiser has gone viral on TikTok with a series of videos in which he tries to question the appeal of WitchTok. Read on for more.Why Is Jelly Fruit Candy So Viral on TikTok Right Now? Here's the Backstory
Jaden Sprinz has garnered tons of attention on TikTok and YouTube for eating jelly fruit candy. The brand has now gone totally viral.TikTok Has Made Use of a Once Coveted Pandemic Item for Viral Challenges — Toilet Paper
There's no shortage of crazy, hilarious, and sometimes bizarre challenges on TikTok. The latest item of choice for these challenges? Toilet paper.The Step 1 Trend Is Viral on TikTok –– Here's How to Do It and How It's Being Used
Several people who have tried the "step one" trend have pulled in thousands of views and likes so far. Here’s how you can do it too.Books Behind the "Dark Academia" TikTok Trend You Need to Read
The "dark academia" trend has never left BookTok, so here are our favorite books to kick off a new school year and spooky season all at once.The Corn Song Is Trending on TikTok Right Now –– Where Did it Come From?
The corn song is viral and trending on TikTok right now. Where's it from? Here are some details about the origin of the corn song.Becoming TikTok Famous Requires Fewer Hashtags Than Users Think
TikTok has changed the lives for many users who have created viral posts. Here's how many hashtags you really need to succeed on the platform.Gabbie Hanna Is a Part of Quite a Large Family — Here's a List of Her Siblings
Who are Gabbie Hanna's siblings? What we know about the internet personality and singer's life outside of her career.Fans of Gabbie Hanna Are Worried After a Slew of Bizarre TikTok Videos
Is Gabbie Hannie OK? After the TikToker posted a slew of bizarre videos, fans became worried about the star's well-being.Trey Kennedy Opens Up About Viral Success and Hilarious New PSA for Kasasa (EXCLUSIVE)
TikTok star Trey Kennedy spoke exclusively with 'Distractify' about his new PSA for Kasasa and transitioning from social media fame.
