«How much does TikTok cost and who owns this platform: details»
15 february 2025 в 07:13
TikTok started as a simple short video hosting service, which quickly became one of the most popular social media apps in the world. Users get their news, celebrity gossip, and friendships through this service, and many have become influential personalities on the platform. As certain content creators can earn a lot of money from a successful video, many are interested in how much TikTok is worth — especially after the temporary ban by the United States government.
Before anyone can earn money on TikTok, they must become part of the Creator Fund program. To be eligible, a content creator must meet criteria including having at least 10,000 followers and receiving 100,000 views in a 30-day period. Once accepted into the Creator Fund, a TikTok user can earn from $.02 to $.04 per 1000 video views, according to several sources.
For a video with 1 million views, a person can earn from $ 20 to $ 40. However, other factors can affect how much a creator earns, such as engagement level and user location.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives estimated that TikTok is currently worth «significantly more than $ 100 billion» with its algorithm, according to the Associated Press. Ives added that in an optimal scenario, the app could be worth $ 200 billion.
At the time of publication, no one has acquired TikTok from its original owner, ByteDance, based in Beijing, China. After the app was briefly shut down for American users in early 2025, many speculated that Elon Musk would buy TikTok. However, Musk did not acquire TikTok and stated that he had no plans to do so.
In 2024, the US government approved a ban on TikTok due to potential security threats from China. Former President Joe Biden signed the ban into law, which took effect after he left office in January 2025. Shortly after the platform was shut down for American users, the app was restored, and the company thanked Donald Trump for cooperating with ByteDance
Before anyone can earn money on TikTok, they must become part of the Creator Fund program. To be eligible, a content creator must meet criteria including having at least 10,000 followers and receiving 100,000 views in a 30-day period. Once accepted into the Creator Fund, a TikTok user can earn from $.02 to $.04 per 1000 video views, according to several sources.
For a video with 1 million views, a person can earn from $ 20 to $ 40. However, other factors can affect how much a creator earns, such as engagement level and user location.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives estimated that TikTok is currently worth «significantly more than $ 100 billion» with its algorithm, according to the Associated Press. Ives added that in an optimal scenario, the app could be worth $ 200 billion.
At the time of publication, no one has acquired TikTok from its original owner, ByteDance, based in Beijing, China. After the app was briefly shut down for American users in early 2025, many speculated that Elon Musk would buy TikTok. However, Musk did not acquire TikTok and stated that he had no plans to do so.
In 2024, the US government approved a ban on TikTok due to potential security threats from China. Former President Joe Biden signed the ban into law, which took effect after he left office in January 2025. Shortly after the platform was shut down for American users, the app was restored, and the company thanked Donald Trump for cooperating with ByteDance
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