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
TikTok Users Have Another Meaning for Larp Outside of What It Means in Real Life
It turns out, larp has two meanings now.
Frustrated TikTok Users Keep Getting a "System Busy" Message — Here's What We Know
TikTok seems to be having a slew of issues after the new owners took over.
Explaining the “Screaming With No Lungs” Phrase and the Viral TikTok It Came From
"Ever heard a man scream with no lungs?"
Sal Vulcano Said He Was Unaware of Audio Used in His TikTok Post Promoting Comedy Tour
"At first I thought I was hacked, but no, no, not at all."
Woman Shares Tragic Story on How Her Dad Died on 'Cops' Reality Show
"I don't know if he really just wanted a Frosty, or what was going on, but, yeah."
TikTok Users Report Videos Not Posting After the Company Changed Hands to U.S. Investors
Some TikTok users think videos that speak out against ICE are getting cut from the app.
People Are Deleting TikTok Because of This Alarming New Privacy Concern
"Wait, why are we deleting TikTok?"
TikTok Not Working in U.S. Sparks Outage Questions and Algorithm Change Speculation
TikTok users across the U.S. noticed outages, missing features, and odd behavior.
Exploring What Device Geolocation on TikTok Is and Why Users Are Deleting the App
TikTok users are rushing to delete the app after the ability to turn a privacy setting off gets taken away.
Why Did the Penguin Go to the Mountain? It's Not Exactly a Fun Riddle
Some penguins experience confusion and disorientation.
The "Dr Pepper Baby" Jingle on TikTok Was Actually Featured in a Televised Ad
"They even kept the doo doo doo."
Owl Impression Videos on TikTok Are Bringing People Together in an Unexpected Way
"I never skip an owl impression video."
The Nastiest Angle Trend on TikTok Blends Dark Humor With Defensive Preparedness
Dark humor, ICE raids, and tactical setups? This TikTok trend is as chaotic as it sounds.
People Are Suddenly Nostalgic for 2016 for a Number of Reasons That Millennials Can Get Behind
"2016 was this small window before all of us became self-aware about being online."
If You've Been Wondering What "Lowkirkenuinely" Means on TikTok, You're Not Alone
It's lowkirkenuinely a little bit complicated.
The Meaning Behind "HTN" on TikTok Is Almost as Superficial as It Gets
"People just put together any three letters of the alphabet nowadays and expect it to be decoded."
Kristy and Desmond Scott Are Getting Divorced — Do They Have Any Children?
The couple has been married for 12 years.
Influencer Ezee Targets Samyra in a Fatphobic Video Circulating Social Media
The viral video sparked a response from Samyra in January 2025.
"Choppleganger" Is a TikTok Word That Proves Gen Z Is Still the Most Brutal Generation
In order to understand the meaning of the word, you have to start with its root words.
TikToker Applesnbananas Fell for Love, Literally, in Her Viral TikTok Proposal
"Safe to say he literally caught me off guard."
The "365 Buttons" TikTok Meaning Isn’t Deep, and That’s Why It Went Viral
A TikTok about "365 buttons" confused everyone. The creator’s response made it ten times funnier.
TikTok "Butter Dish Woman" Complains About Fiancé's Small Gift After She Got Him an Xbox
She's since hidden the video.
"Bumblebee Tights" Has an Important Meaning on TikTok for Gift Giving Any Time of Year
"To love you is to know you."
What Happened to Grandma Mary? Tiktok’s Beloved Grandmother Passed Away at 98
The TikTok grandma's granddaughter confirmed the news of her death on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
Everything to Know About the Viral “May the Force Be With You” Incident on TikTok
Meet Chriss Wade (pictured below). He's at the center of the “May the Force Be With You” incident.
Everything You Need To Know About the Pink Font Theory Is on TikTok
"First yellow, now pink. I can't keep up."
TikTokers Are Wondering Why They're Only Seeing Old Content on Their "For You" Pages
TikTok is in the middle of a deal with U.S. investors.
“Y’all Hiring?” — This Boss Went All out With the Most Expensive Christmas Gifts
“I’m 41 and would like for this man to adopt me. Is he looking for adult children?”
Riziki Illenre’s Death Sparks Cyberbullying Allegations Against Well-Known TikTok Creator
The Alabama-based influencer and law student passed away on Dec. 12, 2025.
“This Isn’t a Church, It’s a Business” — Megachurch Draws Criticism Over Extravagant Christmas Show
"It's ALMOST like... they're capable of paying taxes."
Woman Tries to Return Used Clothes Because Daughter Outgrew Them, Sparks Debate
"That’s like asking for a free haircut because your hair grew back."
Man Is Instantly Internet's Most Hated for Hiding Behind Wall During Girlfriend's Mugging
"He said ain’t no sense of both of us getting robbed."
Cookie King on TikTok Made Himself Part of the Cookie Files Joke After His DMs Were Shared
Cookie King started making fun of himself over the leaked DMs.
Fans Are Wondering About Clavicular's Net Worth After Record-Breaking Donations
The influencer is in hot water for injecting his underage girlfriend with cosmetic peptides during a stream.
TikTok Users Think They Know Exactly Who Runs the White House TikTok Account
The White House TikTok account is giving Gen Z chaos, not government policy — and fans are obsessed.
TikTok's "Ineligible for Recommendation" Flag Makes It Hard for Users to Reach Wide Audiences
"I hate the ineligible for recommendation on TikTok, anyone know how to stop it from happening??"
What Happened to Claire Tracy at Rice University After Her Viral “Devil” AI Chat?
"The devil couldn't reach me." "He did."
Therapist Shares the "One Thing Boomer Parents Always Do" That Traumatizes Their Children
"These are adult children now."
Granddaughters Sing “For Good” to Grandparents in Their Nineties and Get Noticed by the Film Team
"Hits different when you are singing to your grandparents."
The Meaning of "Dih" on TikTok Is Not as Straightforward as Many Claim
"What's a dih? I'm a visual learner."
Stay-At-Home Mom Warns Others After Husband Asks for Divorce and Cuts Her Off
"I feel like a little girl who needs their mommy because I don't know how to take care of myself. It's just terrifying."
Missouri Anchor Carissa Codel Goes Viral for Reading Fatphobic Comments in Her News Voice
The reporter went viral for reading comments viewers made about her such as "shawty obese,” and "Built for breeding."
Hatch Sound Machine Controversy: Religious Psychosis or Spiritual Discernment?
Christian content creators say Hatch’s spooky imagery crosses a spiritual line, raising questions about what families bring into their homes.
"Fiddle With My Pooter" — Husband Misunderstands Wife's Computer Reference in Text
"I’m in actual tears. What possessed you to use this string of words?"
Don’t Panic — The Red Person on TikTok Doesn’t Mean You Were Stalking Anyone
Sooo, what does it mean?
The Yellow Font Trend on TikTok Is About More Than Switching up the Color of Text on the Screen
"Honestly, I've never been so confused."
Ever Wondered What Side Characters Think in Those Over-the-Top Romance Stories?
"Not here, Kitten Whiskers. Daddy will discuss it later."
Single Woman Blasts Married Women for Being "Self Centered" and Ignoring Their Friends
"That’s why I stopped sharing my vulnerabilities with my married friends."
People Are Dragging the Family Behind the Viral Turkey Trot Prank
Relief? She looks more gobbsmacked, if anything.
Marquay the Goat's Cause of Death Is Haunting
More than 7 million people followed the content creator on YouTube.