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
Mom Trolls 'Wicked' Fans, Pretends She Didn't Know the Movie Was Full of Witchcraft
TikTok user @sammyopamp shared a satirical video pretending she had no clue 'Wicked' was jam-packed with witchcraft.
"I'm Just a Chill Guy" — The Viral "Chill Guy" Dog Meme, Explained
Men's mental health advocates suggest that the "chill guy" trend highlights how often men's motives are misunderstood.
TikToker Hilariously Highlights the Difference Between What Men and Women Call "Clean"
"A 15 sec tiktok video just explained my entire life."
"SOMEONE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME" — Woman Discovers A Secret Door in Public Bathroom Leads to Loading Dock
"Somehow what I got was even weirder."
TikToker Killy Blows up Her Account with a Viral Video About … a Dog “Trading Card”?
"Stop cutest moment of my life."
TikToker Shares Disney World Bug Encounter With Princess Tiana and Her “Heroic” Daughter
"The absolute curb stomp your daughter did."
The Women in Male Fields Trend on TikTok Is Designed to Turn the Tables on Men
The trend is designed to show men just how badly they sometimes treat women.
“This Could So Be a Southwest Commercial” — Airline Passengers Do Runway Walks Before Boarding
"I love this for them."
TikToker’s Viral Encounter With Suspicious Teller: “Always Get a Receipt, Especially at the Banks”
"He was playing with you for sure."
TikTok Reverend Sparks Debate Over Nativity Accuracy and Tradition in Religion
"I’m fun at parties too!"
TikTok’s Blanket Trend: How to Make a Unique and No-Sew Reversible Blanket
This TikTok trend was popular last year around the holidays as well.
TikToker Allanah Harris Is Facing Serious Allegations That She Drugged Her Baby
The family has been accused of drugging their youngest daughter and pretending she was sick.
Walmart’s "Gay Birds" Christmas Decor Sparks Online Frenzy
"THEY'RE ROOMMATES."
Bride’s Heartwarming Encounter With Late Father’s Friends Leaves People in Tears
"Wow that was dad showing you he is with you."
People Are Sharing Their Devastating "Pink Tote Lid" Moments on TikTok — What Does the Phrase Mean?
"My whole childhood was a pink tote lid moment," one user said.
"My Manager Hated That I Corrected Her" — TikToker Calls out Manager After Getting Sent Home
"Maybe I shouldn't have..."
Did Kristin Cavallari Hook up With Jason Statham? Fans React to the Shocking Rumor
"Suspect's hottest hook up that she's never told anyone about was with Jason Statham."
Teacher's TikTok Reveals the Shocking Truth About Stipends: "It’s Like Volunteering"
"It is VERY rare for teachers to be paid extra for running clubs."
"Mom You Can Drive Away" — Woman Trolls Her Son at the Drive-Thru With Massive Order
"I was SO mad for him until I heard mom."
Woman Criticizes Man’s Masculinity for Drinking Iced Coffee, Sparks Debate
"Bro just enjoying a drink."
"Get Out of Here" — Woman Accuses Google Earth of Lying to People About Size of Ocean
"Zealandia it’s supposedly the lost 8th continent."
Server Self Inputs 25% Tip and Tiktokers Were Mad, Until They Saw the End of the Video
"Well, that deescalated quickly."
“Dad, What Are You Doing?!” — Woman Uses Dad’s Sweet Bike Gesture to Show Why She’ll Never Settle
"My dad doesn’t even call me."
Driver Complains of Strange “Jumping” Noise in Car, Mechanics Remove Look Underneath and Find This
"It's an EV powered by Duracell bunnies."
Teacher Tells Mom She Needs to Host Whole Class for Birthday Sleepover, Mom Counters in “Creepy” Way
"The teacher is misunderstanding/weirdly interpreting this."
Guy Realizes He Accidentally Waived Dental Insurance for Two Years and His Reaction Is Priceless
"Yeah not my proudest moment."
Apparently, AI is Stealing Everything in Microsoft Word — Viral Video Sparks Backlash Against Tech Giant
He shows how to disable this function.
Father-in-Law Drama Goes Viral as TikToker Pretends to "Serve" Boyfriend on Her Knees in Front of Dad
"Nah this setup is diabolical."
“I Didn’t Learn Anything” — Dissatisfied College Attendee Reports Student Loans as Theft
"I was never explained my loans would double."
Woman Discovers Eardrum Blockage Affecting Her Hearing Caused by “Massive” Clump of Dog Hair
"I just have hearing loss."
"I Know You're Lying!" — Woman Prank Calls Friend’s Sister for Job Reference to See How Far She’ll Go
"Would’ve called my friend immediately. 'Girl u not gettin that one.'"
TikTok Trend "To-Do List of Youngest Sibling" Might Be the Saddest Thing on the Internet
The new TikTok trend pulls at the heartstrings as a youngest siblings describes the absolute heartbreak of living life after their beloved oldest sibling has moved out.
"Passionate TA Goes Viral for Calling out Students: Is College Still Worth It?"
"Nahhhh…. sounds like a preschool teacher."
Nightmare Discovery at Cheddar's: TikTok Reacts to Unexpected Dinner Guest
"It’s just the manager coming by to see how everything was."
"Stay Toxic:" Tik Toker Lil Momma's Texas Roadhouse Showdown With her Cheating Ex Has TikTok Cheering
"My ex-husband lives in a shed."
The Phrase "Glass Cleaner" Is Trending on TikTok, but Not Because of Dirty Windows
"Glass cleaner" does not mean what you think it does, at least on TikTok.
TikTok Star Spencer Jamie Has Died, and Fans Are Currently in Mourning
Spencer Jamie was just 22 years old at the time of his passing.
“I Can’t Hear My Music!” — Woman Yells at Workout Influencer for Running Too Loud on Treadmill
"Man why doesn't this happen to me."
“My Husband Is in Tears” — Woman Accosts Dad for Yelling at His Daughter While Teaching Her to Read
"She will remember you, even if he doesn't change."
Husband Not Allowed to Pay for Wife’s Costco Order, Even Though She’s a Member and With Him in Store
"All those rules just to buy groceries is ridiculous."
TikTok Movie Reviewer Calls out ‘Gladiator II’ as Being “Cheap Recreation” of the Original
"Had no hopes for this film."
How to Get Free Shipping on TikTok Shop: A Complete Guide to Saving on Your Favorite Finds
The blue "free shipping" badge is the easiest way to get free shipping, but there are other ways.
“My 2-Year-Old Is a Drug Dealer” — Mom Shocked by Toddler Who Brings Her Stacks of Cash
"I’m always down to babysit."
Awful Communication: Remote Employee Lists Major Drawback of Working From Home
"The word 'ping' makes me irrationally irritated."
This Is the Tea Behind the #DateTok Molly Rutter TikTok Controversy
The internet erupted with anger, scolding her for using implied domestic violence to push her content and make money.
TikTok Star Pookie's "Push Present" Was a Posh $30K Surprise From Husband Jett Puckett
"Straight from Palm Beach for Palm Beach Pookie."
American Airlines’ Latest Flight Surprise: Woman's Husband Booked on a … Bus?
"Let’s hope Spirit doesn’t see this."
Veteran Teacher Highlights How Much Harder Teaching Has Gotten Since the '90s
"No wonder I feel like I’m drowning…it’s because we are."
Dog’s Best Friend: Water Heater Gets Pup Jazzed up Beyond Belief in Adorable TikTok
"Best part of her day."
Woman Plays ‘Call of Duty’ Bingo While Boyfriend Games, Turns It Into TikTok Series
"Does he know what you’re up to?"
