TikTok goes dark for some users ahead of ban
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law set to ban TikTok unless the platform severs ties with China-based parent company ByteDance by Sunday. MORE: Trump says he'll 'likely' giv
TikTok Shuts Down: Everything You Need to Know About the Ban
After the Supreme Court and Biden administration decline to step in, TikTok shuts down its app on Saturday night. Trump has not said exactly what he plans to do when he takes office.
TikTok makes app unavailable for U.S. users ahead of ban
Users were unable to access TikTok Saturday, instead seeing a pop-up message on their screens saying "a law banning TikTok has been enacted."
TikTok banned: Why you’re seeing a pop-up when you open the app
It's not the first time TikTok has sent a politically motivated pop-up message about the U.S. government's efforts to ban the app due to concerns over its Chinese ownership. In March 2024, the app asked users to call their representatives to ask for an end to the ban.
TikTok Is Banned Early In The U.S.—Here’s How Users Are Reacting
TikTok's U.S. ban arrived earlier than expected, logging users out abruptly on Saturday night before midnight ET. See how users are reacting to the sudden shutdown.
TikTok shuts down as U.S. ban takes effect
App executives had discussed taking the platform offline on Sunday to highlight the impact of the restriction, but the plans had not been final.
TikTok says US ban will force it to stop services
We're working to restore our service in the U.S. as soon as possible,” the company said in a pop-up on the app.
When does TikTok ban take effect? Details on the app and its possible shutdown
Citing national security, the Supreme Court rules that TikTok can be banned if its Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell the app by Sunday.
TikTok puts the pressure on Trump
As TikTok shut down on Saturday, a final message to US users suggested it was relying on President Trump to save the app.
TikTok Starts Going Dark in the U.S.
The popular video app stopped working shortly after signaling to users it might go offline, with a federal law barring U.S.
TikTok Ban Live Updates: App Shuts Down In US—But Trump Could Restore It
The app’s availability in the U.S. has been thrown into jeopardy over data privacy and national security concerns.
TikTok is down in the US
Inside TikTok, an email to employees said that “President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to ...
TikTok banned: Wildly addictive app unplugs as fans mourn. Will Trump save it?
TikTok’s ban marooned over 170 million monthly users who made the wildly addictive short-form video app a central part of ...
TikTok goes dark in the US
TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular ...
In TikTok’s Final Hours, a Mix of Silliness and Sadness
On Saturday, TikTok users in the United States scrolled through the app in its final hours after the Supreme Court on Friday ...
They Built Thriving Businesses on TikTok. The Ban Could Destroy Them.
The platform has provided a surge in discovery and revenue for companies that may not be able to replicate it elsewhere.