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
Bop House Drama Explained: “Don’t Throw Dirt While Climbing,” Sophie Rain Fires Back
“If someone wants to out-earn me, I say go for it, but don’t throw dirt while you’re climbing.”
“I Can’t Make This up” - Elderly Woman Accosts Amputee for Using Accessible Parking Spot
"World would be so much better if everyone minded their own business."
"Just...Talk To Them About Their Feelings" — Woman Explains Why There Aren't More Male Teachers
"I don't think it has as much to do with salary as some people think."
Quiet Weddings Are a Thing Now, Thanks to Gen Z's Upending of Nuptial Norms
"They are a generation that believes in community, they focus on who and what is aligned with their values."
Guest Cancels Airbnb Within Minutes After Spotting Trump Sign
"Glad you're standing your ground because that's all your going to have with all the cancellations."
What YTS Means on TikTok and Why People Are Connecting It to Costco
"It's obvious, but for a second, I was scratching my brain."
Retail Worker Says Customer Didn’t Know $20 Was Less Than $22.93
"These people vote."
“Lie to Adults About Crying” — Kindergarteners Comfort Crying Teacher After Breakup
"When you go home tell your mommy you got allergies."
Survivors Find Their Voices and Healing From MDSA Through TikTok Videos and Communities
"So many of these examples apply to me."
“This Is Rage Bait” — Airbnb Owner Says Gen Z Guests Destroyed Her Unit, Sparking Debate
"To save you time, they accidentally flooded the house."
The Melting Trend on TikTok Proves We All Have Double Chins
"What are we doing?"
Did You Know You Can Reset Your For You Page on TikTok? Here's How to Wipe the Slate Clean
"Once you refresh the feed, it can't be undone."
The “Calling Exes to Say Goodnight” Trend on TikTok Is Borderline Cringe
"He changed his relationship on Facebook to 'it's complicated.'"
"This Can't Be Real" — Is Ameliyah Rose, the Child on TikTok, Really That Misbehaved?
"This is one of the worst TikTok pages I have come across."
“Stop Being Stupid” — Job Background Checker Says Social Media Comments Costing People Jobs
"I'm begging you."
What Does "SDIYBT" Mean? It Has to Do with SpongeBob and Butts — Are We Cooked, Chat?
I swear SpongeBob never said that!
“Applaud Companies That Do This” — Woman Gets Corporate McDonald’s Job, Starts as Cook
"Everything look like it’s made of paper."
TikTok Creator Ashley Barnes Faces Serious Accusations From Another Creator
Ashley Barnes turned off her TikTok comments.
SAHM Says Husband Couldn't Handle the Kids While She Went to a Book Club Meeting
"Weaponized incompetence on his part."
Woman Stunned After She Overhears Girls Talk About Jaw-Dropping Vacation Plans
"I don't know what I'm doing wrong."
Woman Forms "We Do Not Care Club" to Share All the Things Women DGAF About
"We do not care if the clothes stay in the dryer for three days. At least they got washed."
“When They Left for College” — Woman Asks Mom and Aunt What They Liked About Being Moms
"Oh god no. I was so sick."
The "Jet2 Holiday" Trend on TikTok is Chaotic and Unpredictable — Here's What to Do
"Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday, and right now, you can save 50£ per person."
"Dad Had Another Woman in Our Apartment" — Teacher Shares Unbelievable 2nd Graders' Quotes
"These kids be spilling their family business."
BF Accuses GF of Cheating With Michael Because She Went to the Michael’s Store
"Don’t tell him about TJ and MAX."
Gen Z Board Member Spots “Embezzlement” After Seeing $18,000+ in Cleaning Supplies Invoices
"Hire the investigator."
According to Some People, the Gen Z Stare Is a Very Serious Problem
The Gen Z stare appears to be a real problem.
TikTok Creator Nick Harris Was Apparently Arrested While Filming a Livestream
Nick Harris was arrested following his live.
The Allegations Against YouTube Content Creator Coryxkenshin on TikTok Are Pretty Serious
A user on TikTok made allegations against Coryxkenshin in a series of posts.
“Changed Her Tone to Victim So Quick” — Women Fight Over Dollar Tree Parking Spot
"We saving spots at dollar tree now LMFAO."
How to Do the Bugatti TikTok Trend and Why You Don't Actually Need a Car to Pull It Off
The Bugatti trend on TikTok involves two people pretending to drive a super fast luxury car, but it only works if you have two willing participants.
Inside TikTok Creator Sarah Grace Patrick's Alleged Crimes and Posts Leading up to Her Arrest
Sarah Grace Patrick turned herself in as a suspect for the murders of her mother and stepfather.
Donut Daddy Has Smoldered and Dough-Spanked His Way to Fame, but Who Is He?
He's steamy, he's raunchy, he's Donut Daddy.
The Full Scoop on the Indonesian Boat-Racing Kid on TikTok — Is He Real?
"Bro's job is to aura farm."
TikTok's Mysterious Dr. Kim Has Faced Criticism for Controversial Plastic Surgery Videos
Other users quickly called out Dr. Kim for the supposed botched surgeries.
Bathroom Camping Might Explain Why Your Teen Takes Forever in the Bathroom
"Been restroom camping before it was called restroom camping."
This Mom Was Basically Bullied out of a 4th of July Party by Rude Neighbors
"Grown up bullies are the worst. I couldn’t fathom treating a person that way."
“Attack Her Siblings Unprovoked” — Mom Explains Why She Kicked 9-Year-Old out of Her House
"What would you have done?"
"I Want You Gone" — Woman Abruptly Kicked off Girls’ Trip by Longtime Friends
"OMG this whole time I couldn't help but think they were planning to murder you."
Wife Shares Her Controversial Marriage Contract — Including a Three-Month Suspension Clause
"Have we considered maybe we're not ready to get married?"
"The Girlies Are Fed Up" — Women Are Spending the Summer at Monasteries
So, hot girl summer is out then?
"I Do Not Talk to the Waitstaff" — Woman's Version of Princess Treatment Goes Too Far
"I know this is going to be ripped apart."
TikTok’s Pearl Earrings Theory Is a Reach, and People Know It
"Why does everything have to be a theory!!! I've worn pearls my whole life."
The "My Dream Date. Cute. And He Knows That." 'Love Island' Meme, Explained
"We got matcha, went shopping for six hours, 10k steps, trauma dumped, and had seven meals."
What Happened to China Baby of TikTok? Missing Influencer Found in a Grisly Scene
After going missing in Peru, China Baby of TikTok was discovered in a gruesome scene in June 2025.
TikTok Creator Justin Guzman Was Arrested After He Turned Himself in to Authorities
His bail was reportedly set at $750,000.
Whoville Nose Trend on TikTok Guide: How to Try It (And Why It’s So Addictive)
What exactly is the Whoville nose trend going around TikTok?
TikTok Users Keep Saying "Bacon Avocado," but What Do They Mean By It?
Bacon avocado is a nonsense trend all over TikTok.
The "A Little Something to Take the Edge Off" TikTok Trend Is All About Relaxing Your Way
Grab your nearest "little something" and watch this trend for some laughs.
TikTok Star "Older Millennial" Joseph Redden Was Reportedly Arrested for Violating His Parole
The Conservative influencer Older Millennial has reportedly been arrested.