TikTok

The social media platformTikTokwas 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 Trumpthreatened to ban TikTokif the company did not sell to its U.S. business, calling TikTok a national security threat. Today, TikTok features includea "For You" page, which is a feed of videos that are recommended to users based on their activity on the app, and aTikTok 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
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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

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