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

A Massive Party Started by TikTok Led to Chaos in Long Branch, New Jersey

You Will Want to Wash Your Eyes If You Search 'Old Grannies' Because of TikTok

Streaming Video Games on TikTok Is a Bit Difficult — but Possible

Here's How to Find Trending Sounds on TikTok –– and How to Trim Them

TikTok Users Want to Know How They Can Scroll Without Using Their Hands

Corn Flakes and Sex Have a Surprising History Outside of the Bedroom

What Does BMF Mean on TikTok? TikTokers Have Made it Viral in 2022

Is the TikTok Discover Page Really Gone? Users Have Questions

If You're Wondering What "Unspoken Rizz" Means on TikTok, You're Not Alone

Tabitha Brown Is All About Her “Business” — Inside Her Net Worth

NPC Is the Latest Trending Acronym on TikTok, but What Does It Mean?

TikTok Couple Ian Paget and Chris Olsen Broke Up in Early 2022 — Here's Why

TikToker JaiPurlan Says Date Made Her Walk Home After Refusing to Go Back to His Place

Moriah and Max From 'Welcome to Plathville' Are Over –– When Did They Break Up?

TikTok Creator the Dub King Has Reportedly Passed Away at 43 Year Old

If You Want to Make Your Own Netflix Movie for TikTok, Here's How

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Finding Your Favorites on TikTok

What Is the Open Verse Challenge That Everyone Seems to Be Doing on TikTok?

Ashley McAdam Has Been Posting Confusing TikToks, Leading Many to Wonder Why

"I Was Born a Dog, I Identify as a Dog": A New Trend Is Sweeping TikTok

Why Do Men Get Red Hairs in Their Beards? TikTok Is Wrong on This One

FNF Is the Latest Acronym to Trend on TikTok, but What Does It Actually Mean?

Rabbit Food, But Make It Delicious — Here are the Best Salad Recipes TikTok Has to Offer

The "Kool-Aid Man Challenge" Is Trending on TikTok Again and Fences Are Getting Wrecked

Evidently Kendall Jenner Can't Cut a Cucumber so We Asked a Professional Chef for Some Tips (EXCLUSIVE)

Where Did the 'You Crazy Girl' TikTok Trend Come From — and Why Is it so Viral?

The "My Dog Stepped on a Bee" TikTok Trend Roasts Amber Heard in the Best Way

The Grinder Sandwich on TikTok Looks Beyond Delicious –– Here's the Viral Recipe

'Recess Therapy' Host Julian Shapiro-Barnum Reveals How He Achieved Viral Success (EXCLUSIVE)

You Too Can Get the Crying Face Filter That's Spreading Like Wildfire on TikTok

TikTok Has Removed the Repost Button, but Will It Ever Come Back to the App?

Jaden Hossler and Nessa Barrett Announce Split: "We Would Like to Heal Privately"

8 TikTok Accounts That Detail Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's Trial

The Error Message "Invalid Parameters" on TikTok Might Be More Common Than You Realize

Sister Cindy Has Gained Tons of Followers on TikTok Since Getting Started

This Couple Was Kicked off of a JetBlue Flight for Making "Homophobic and Racist" Comments

"This Is When the Feeling Sinks In": All About TikTok's Latest Trend

The Dubai Porta Potty Tiktok Trend Is as Racist and Disgusting as You'd Think

Whatever You Do, Don't Google "Why Is the Penis Mushroom Shaped" — Read Here, Instead

The Latest Trend on TikTok Is a Fatal One, and Experts Are Warning Against It

Woman Records "Fed Up” Walmart Employee Throwing Boxes, Says She Was Hit by One in Viral TikTok

TikTok Has Introduced a Feature Allowing Users to See Who Viewed Their Profile

TikTok's "Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic" Is About Enjoying the Little Things in Life

TikTokers Are Using This 'Kill John Lennon' Trend to See if Their Pets Are Sleeper Agents

A Japanese Term for Sugar Daddy Has Made Its Way to the U.S. for the First Time

The Woman Behind Libs of TikTok Was Recently Named, and She Was Not Happy

The Latest Guest Star to Join 'New Amsterdam' Is a Famous TikTok Influencer

Social Media Is Noticing That TikTok Comments Are WAY Nicer Than Instagram Comments

This Dollar General Manager Was Fired for Exposing Challenging Workplace Conditions on TikTok

An Ex-TikTok Employee Says the Company Has "996 Culture," but What Is That?

Vampires Beware — Here Are the Best Garlic-Infused TikTok Recipes to Celebrate National Garlic Day

TikTok's "Show the Girl Then What She Drives" Trend Is Meant to Shock You

Here's Everything to Know About Turning Off Profile Views on TikTok

Some of the Best 'Is It Cake?'-Inspired TikTok Accounts

Ethiopia Is About 8 Years Behind Most of the World — Here's Why

TikTok Comedian Elyse Myers Dishes on Fame and Storytelling After "Taco Story" Goes Viral (EXCLUSIVE)

Why Are So Many People Holding Up Four Fingers on TikTok and What the Heck Does It Mean?

The 2022 Pink Moon Is Here in April –– Here Are Some Tips From TikTok

Here's a Complete Guide on Removing Filters From Your TikTok Videos

A Viral TikTok Is Claiming That a Mermaid Washed up on the Coast of Kenya

A Member of the Hype House Just Got Kicked out — Who Is It?

These Gloriously Gooey TikTok Hacks and Recipes Will Elevate Your Grilled Cheese Game

Priscilla Block Leveraged TikTok Fame Into a Serious Country Music Career

What Does the Ninja Emoji Mean? It's Being Used In Place of a Slur on TikTok

What Does "Allow Stitch" Mean on TikTok? Here's What Users Should Know

Madonna's Recent TikTok Video Has Fans Wondering What Happened to Her Face

Could You Be Addicted to TikTok? Here's What It Means to Have 'TikTok Brain'

The New Huggy Wuggy Trend on TikTok Is Not as Fuzzy and Cuddly as It May Sound

What Does "304" Mean on TikTok? Social Media "Accountants" Already Know

Is There a Recipe for Chupagetti? We Track Down the Meaning of the Frequently Used Word

The Latest TikTok Commenting Craze Features an Emoji That Includes a Triangle

The Latest TikTok Comments Annoying Some Users Mention "Story Time" and "Crop"

A Georgia Police Officer Thought Nobody Was Watching When He Committed This Lewd Act

TikTok Is Loving an Old Soulja Boy Song and Using It for a "Car Dragon" Trend

Thinking of Doing TikTok's Orbeez Challenge? You Could End up in Prison

Who Is TikToker Ava Majury? Her Home Was Invaded by an Armed Stalker

The Sidewalk Rule on TikTok Is a Test for How Serious Your Relationship Is

What Does "Draco Season With the Bookbag" Mean on TikTok? The Trend Has Gone Viral

The "Stop Motion" Trend Just Went Viral on TikTok –– What Is It?

A TikToker Just Exposed Racism and Sexism at the Jimmy Rooftop Bar in New York City

"Remove Miner" Is Trending on TikTok, but Many Want to Know What It Means

TikTok Users Are Leaving a Recipe for Brownies in Comments on Videos, but Why?

The “OMG You’re So Pretty" Trend on TikTok Encourages Users to Skip Makeup and Filters

The Beep Trend on TikTok Is for Anyone Who Feels Overwhelmed at the Moment

A TikToker Was Falsely Accused of Stealing From Dillard's and She Documented the Entire Scandal

TikTok Users Are Receiving a Red Exclamation Point When They Try to Send DMs

Is the "Orbeez Challenge" Really a Big Deal on TikTok? Or Is It Just Fake News?

A Viral TikTok Shows "Baby Karen" Telling a Woman Where to Sit at a Public Park

Annie-Pier Lavoie's TikTok Manifestation Cheat Codes Might Change Your Life

The Acronym SW Is a Common Way to Refer to Sex Work on Platforms Like TikTok

TikTok Banned the “I Just a Baby” Audio Creator’s Account, She Says

What's the "Reading Rainbow" TikTok Trend? Everyone's Using It Lately

Faulty Google Search Results About Tall People Are Now Trending on TikTok

TikToker Charli D’Amelio's Net Worth Rivals That of A-List Movie Stars

TikTok's Double Captions Glitch Has Left Creators Wanting Answers

TikTok Has Added Stories to Its Lineup of Features to Compete With Instagram

6 St. Patrick Day Nail Ideas From TikTok That'll Have You Feeling the Irish Spirit

The Too Loud Challenge Is Just the Latest Dance Trend to Go Viral on TikTok

Apparently "How Long Do Emos Live?" Is a Hot Question on TikTok Right Now
