TikTok returned after being banned in the USA: how did it happen?
20 january 2025 в 00:13
TikTok returned just a few hours after being blocked in connection with the ban by the United States government. Users and influencers initially expressed their disappointment about the shutdown. «RIP TikTok» memes quickly filled the internet immediately after the app disappeared around 10:30 pm Eastern Time on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The ban was supposed to take effect the next day. So how did TikTok return?
Many speculate that the reason for TikTok’s restoration could have been that another company bought the app, or that Donald Trump was involved.
Shortly after TikTok users' apps stopped working, the platform released a statement for Americans, saying: «Sorry, TikTok is currently unavailable. A law has been passed in the US banning TikTok. Unfortunately, this means you cannot use TikTok at the moment. We are pleased that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to restore TikTok after taking office. Please stay tuned! In the meantime, you can still log in to download your data».
Below is everything we know about how TikTok suddenly returned.
TikTok was banned by the US government due to security concerns. Lawmakers expressed concerns that the Chinese government could access Americans' data through the app from its owner, ByteDance, whose headquarters are in Beijing.
Yes. At the time of publication, TikTok suddenly returned for users and influencers. Their feeds looked normal again, and everyone can now post new videos on their accounts.
According to our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will not be punished for providing TikTok to more than 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive. This is a strong stance in defense of the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that will keep TikTok in the United States.
It is unclear whether another company has bought TikTok from ByteDance
Many speculate that the reason for TikTok’s restoration could have been that another company bought the app, or that Donald Trump was involved.
Shortly after TikTok users' apps stopped working, the platform released a statement for Americans, saying: «Sorry, TikTok is currently unavailable. A law has been passed in the US banning TikTok. Unfortunately, this means you cannot use TikTok at the moment. We are pleased that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to restore TikTok after taking office. Please stay tuned! In the meantime, you can still log in to download your data».
Below is everything we know about how TikTok suddenly returned.
TikTok was banned by the US government due to security concerns. Lawmakers expressed concerns that the Chinese government could access Americans' data through the app from its owner, ByteDance, whose headquarters are in Beijing.
Yes. At the time of publication, TikTok suddenly returned for users and influencers. Their feeds looked normal again, and everyone can now post new videos on their accounts.
According to our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will not be punished for providing TikTok to more than 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive. This is a strong stance in defense of the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that will keep TikTok in the United States.
It is unclear whether another company has bought TikTok from ByteDance
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