While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.

A bestselling author and a St. Paul-area philanthropist have made TikTok their favorite network. Was it the right call?

Unless its owner agrees to sell, TikTok will be banned in the U.S. on Jan. 19. Here's how to download your account if no one buys the app.

The tool is slated to be released on March 13, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced. TikTok has since restored service in the US.

TikTok's temporary outage disrupted many influencers who rely on the platform for their livelihoods. A San Francisco mom and content creator with over 2.4 million TikTok followers says 90% of her income is made on the app.

It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours for TikTok users. From losing the beloved app to getting it back hours later, many are celebrating the return, while unsure of its future.

TikTok was not the only app that became unavailable for many U.S. users. The ban also impacts other Bytedance apps, like CapCut, Lempon8 and Gauth. Apple, in a statement on its website, said it’s “obligated to follow the laws in the jurisdictions where it operates,”

Disappointment, denial and confusion flooded US TikTok upon hearing that Chinese owner ByteDance planned to shut off the app by Sunday.

TikTok, known for its viral trends and large user base, has been effectively banned in the U.S. following a Supreme Court ruling. The app had become a cultural force, influencing industries like publishing, music, food and fashion, and driving real-world trends.

TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media

The US TikTok ban is days away from coming into effect, nine months after lawmakers passed the prohibitive legislation, so is Australia next?