ByteDance, which bought the app Musical.ly and merged it intoTikTokin 2017, is based in Beijing.
Whats the chance that theTikTok Bangoes through?
In short, because they dont want to.
TikToks Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has said repeatedly that they have no interest in selling.
Will Trump do anything?
Trump has indicated that he wants to keep TikTok alive, citing his popularity on the platform.
If the ban happens, can you still use TikTok after Sunday?
Users will reportedly also have the option to download their personal data.
If at some point the ban is lifted, TikTok should be able to restore access quickly and easily.
Why is TikTok so popular in the first place?
There are close to 170 million active TikTok users in the U.S, according to the company.
TikToks infinite scroll provides a siren song for the average user, encouraging them to keep swiping for more.
The other aspect of TikToks success is its in-app video editor.
In fact, this will probably be what crowns the apps successor.
TikToks platform democratized social media and video platforms by making editing easy.
Creators could take videos from their iPhones and cut them down without any extended editing knowledge.
Think about the videos that trend on Facebook, Instagram, and even X (formerly Twitter).
They all have a TikTok watermark at the bottom.
Because creators still use the app for editing.
What would a TikTok ban mean for the music industry?
Still, this is far from the first time the music business has braced for a TikTok shut down.
But if the app is gone, a new short form platform will likely take its place.
What happens with TikToks U.S. workforce?
We are part of a global company with over a billion users.
This story was originally published Jan. 15, 2025.
