TikTok Ban Goes Into Effect: No More Access in the US

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Summary

  • TikTok stopped working in the US on Saturday, January 18.
  • This is due to the TikTok ban that was recently upheld by the Supreme Court.
  • President Trump has indicated that he may try to bring the app back, but no return date has been announced.

As a dedicated gamer and TikTok user, I found myself in disbelief as of 10:00 PM CST on Saturday, January 18, when I realized that TikTok, the app I’ve grown to love, was no longer functioning within the US. Once known as Musical.ly, this platform surged in popularity during the pandemic, swiftly climbing its way into the ranks of the world’s most-used apps. With a daily user base reaching hundreds of millions, it’s become an integral part of many lives, myself included. Regrettably, TikTok has been under political scrutiny for quite some time now.

Originating from ByteDance, a Chinese corporation, TikTok has faced allegations by certain political figures about data collection for the Chinese government. TikTok denies these claims, yet the dispute escalated to the U.S. Supreme Court. The court reached a consensus that a potential ban of the app could move forward. President Biden stated his administration would not enforce the ban, while incoming President Trump hinted at measures to keep the platform active. However, as it stands now, TikTok is currently unavailable in the United States.

As a dedicated TikTok user, I found myself at a loss when the app suddenly stopped functioning around 10:00 PM CST on Saturday, January 18. The recent U.S. ban on TikTok has left me unable to enjoy my usual scrolling through the For You page, access saved videos, or chat with friends. Attempting to use TikTok within the U.S. currently results in a message stating, “Sorry, TikTok is unavailable at this time due to a law prohibiting its usage in the U.S. However, we are fortunate that President-elect Trump has expressed his willingness to collaborate with us on a resolution to restore TikTok once he assumes office. Please stay updated for more information!

Is TikTok Down Right Now?

  • TikTok no longer works in the US as of January 18.

Before TikTok was banned, a possible solution suggested was for ByteDance to sell the app to an American company. However, this didn’t occur, leaving uncertainty about how TikTok might be reinstated if Trump decides to lift the ban. In the interim, disgruntled TikTok users have come up with their own methods of protesting the ban. These protests have taken both physical and digital forms, with users also massively downloading an app similar to TikTok called Rednote, which is primarily for Chinese users.

I regret to inform you that TikTok is currently unavailable due to a new law in the U.S. This means you can’t access TikTok at the moment, but don’t worry! President Trump has suggested working towards a solution to restore TikTok once he takes office. Please keep an eye on updates!

It’s uncertain whether Trump can bring TikTok back, but the upcoming events promise intrigue. Meanwhile, MrBeast hinted he’s discussed purchasing TikTok with some billionaires, though it’s unclear if this will materialize. For now, there’s no announced date for TikTok users in the U.S. to resume using the app.

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2025-01-19 07:44