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
Woman Breaks Down, Cries After Family-Friendly Hotel Pool Gets Overrun With Kids
"So you went to a public place and the public is there???"
The Top 5 Horror Movies Trend on TikTok Isn't About Actual Scary Movies
The trend is all about sharing important moments of your life on TikTok.
A Man Pooped His Pants During a Proposal — but the Viral Video Was Fake
"Do you think he was nervous?"
What Does 'Scuba' Mean on TikTok, and Where Did the Viral Term Originate?
One of the most famous variations is an AI video of Nick Wilde from the animated film 'Zootopia' participating in the trend.
Confused By the Timber and Dylan Sperry TikTok Lore? We Can Explain
"Has anyone else been going down this rabbit hole?!"
How To Turn Off Commercial Sounds on TikTok if You Are Using Your Personal Account
Business accounts are required to use commercial sounds.
TikTok Streamer ChudTheBuilder Arrested After Alleged Nashville Restaurant Incident
The controversial livestreamer is reportedly facing multiple misdemeanor charges.
A Dad Had to Use the Bathroom During an Animal Kingdom Ride at Disney World
Disney has strict rules so that everyone can enjoy their parks safely, and never exiting a moving ride is chief among them.
Content Creators Are Doing "Speed Runs" at Scientology Centers in a Trend That Brings Them Together
"Speedrunning a cult is the funniest thing L.A. has done in years."
Former Scientologist Leah Remini Criticizes Scientology ‘speedrun’ TikTok Trend
"Please focus on exposing the dangers of Scientology, not making a spectacle out of it."
TikTok's Hallelujah Trend Has Some Christian Creators a Little Annoyed With How It's Used
"Why are we using it to praise the Lord for sin and worldly things?"
Controversial Video of TikTok Star Noah Beck’s Mom Triggers School Investigation
First Haley Beck, now the mom too.
TikTok Users Are Sick of the AI Overview on the App — Here's How to Turn It Off
"I do not need an AI to explain a video to me."
TikTok's Farlands Carries on the Age Old Internet Tradition of Bizarre, Random Memes
MrBeast with laser eyes? That's Farlands content.
What Does "Ride the 'Dente" Mean as the Phrase Pops Up in NASCAR TikToks?
A NASCAR clip has people reposting and repeating the phrase Ride the 'Dente, but not everyone knows what it means.
Stagecoach POV Videos on TikTok Will Make Sure You Get Rid of That Pesky FOMO
"POV evacuating Stagecoach because the building was about to fall down."
“I Hate Their Packaging” — Woman Calls out EOS Lotion Over Wasteful Design
You might want to cut open your EOS lotion bottle after seeing this.
“He Paid Extra to Not Sit by You” — BF Books Himself a First-Class Seat on Flight
"Girl it’s OK, thank you for taking him out of the dating pool."
A New Life Hack Is Going Viral on TikTok — Say "Jessica" to Stop Toddler Tantrums
"A whole generation of kids will have faint memories of trying to find Jessica when they are older."
Dr. Miami's Former Social Media Manager, Santina, Breaks Silence on Why She Had to Leave
Dr. Miami continually told Santina she needed arm lipo. And that's not even the worst of it.
The Fake Egg Prank on TikTok Is Wholesome as Long as You Have the Right Audience for It
"This is how trust issues start."
Controversial "Looksmaxxing" Influencer Clavicular Before and After His Transformation
Clavicular promotes intense and often unsafe procedures in the pursuit of "looksmaxxing."
TikTok Influencers Are Asking How to Appear Offline While on the Platform
Once yours is off, other people won't be able to see that you're online, but you won't know who else is active either.
There's a New Word in TikTok Slang, "Niche" — What Does It Mean and How Do You Use It?
"Stop trying to put yourself in a box. ... It's better if you start posting 15 different things at the same time."
The Meaning of “The Saxophones Are Getting Louder” and Where It Comes From
"The saxophones are getting louderre."
Millenials Aren't the Only Ones Confused About What "You the Birthday" Means on TikTok
"I'm 17 bruh, why am I Googling slang?"
Did Chick-fil-A Really Fire 8 Employees Over A Viral TikTok? Details
"Wendy’s shenanigans at Chick-fil-A is crazyyyy."
TikTokers Are Hunting for Discontinued Crayola Colors
It sounds niche, but TikTokers digging through old crayons has become a real thing.
Mom's Genie Wish for a Disney Cruise Doesn't Have the Impact on Her Kids That She Expected
"The crying when they find out it's a cruise is sending me."
How to Clear "You May Like" on TikTok When Your Suggestions Get Weird and Creepy
If your TikTok suggestions feel random or unsettling, you’re definitely not alone.
If You Aren't Gen Alpha or Gen Z, You Might Not Know What "Call Your Uber" Means
We can all thank the youngest generation on social media for this one.
A Breakdown of the Viral Bali Birthday Trip Drama on TikTok
"Yeah, this is insane."
‘Fruit Love Island’ Puts a Spin on ‘Love Island’ That Involves AI and Fruit
"Holy, these girls are hot!"
A TikTok Dating Coach Coined the Term "Catching Print," and Now Everyone Is Using It
"I think you should trademark this."
Many TikTok Users Are Perplexed About How to Add GIFs in Comments
Rolling out features to only some TikTok users can create a lot of confusion.
The Nostalgic "What Were You Like in the '90s?" Trend Has People Walking Down Memory Lane
A-list celebrities have gotten in on the trend too.
The Minimalist Lifestyle Trend on TikTok Is Making Many Want to Declutter
"Owning less means managing less."
TikToker Serena Neel Has a Very Loving Husband Who Supports Her Career
"I had a freaking parking ticket. So I pick up the parking ticket and it was a note!”
Woman Claims She’s Getting No Spam Calls After U.S. Attacked Iran
"Waaiitttt a damn min."
True Crime TikTok Has One Big Question: Who Has Custody of Kouri Richins’s Kids?
As the Kouri Richins case resurfaces on TikTok, many viewers are asking the same question about her three children.
What We Know About Mikayla Nogueira's New Boyfriend — She's Dating Again Post Divorce Update
Mikayla sat us down for her divorce announcement just three weeks before this one.
Stephanie Buttermore’s Cause of Death: What We Know About the Fitness Influencer
Stephanie Buttermore's hasn't posted on social media from her accounts across multiple platforms since 2024.
What “Kaku Kaku” and “Bizu Bizu” Really Mean in Floflo’s Videos
Is Floflo secretly asking for help?
Singer Raye Puts Plaque Mocking Her Ex In His Favorite Pub — Here's the Cheeky Tea
Sometimes petty revenge can come in the shape of a circle.
Viral Video Shows the Insane Number of Options on the Toothpaste Aisle
"I'm a Crest guy ... I don't even know which one is the regular one anymore.”
“Getting Straight Teeth” on TikTok — It’s About Teeth, Just Not Braces
"That time I learned what straight teeth was."
What Happened With AdventuresWithMooey? TikToker Speaks out Amid Custody Battle
AdventuresWithMooey says there’s a warrant out — and she’s fighting to get her son back.
Family Quarantined on Disney Cruise — Internet Says It’s Mumps
"I feel like the internet ran very far with this."
Tapping Your Fingers Together Is a Social Media Phenomenon Now — but What Does It Mean?
"I literally thought it was a mini clap."
The Viral Porch Goose Story Starts Sweet and Ends in Tears
"I'm over here sobbing about a porch goose that belongs to a stranger I've never met."