Many had expected and warned users that the app, also owned by ByteDance, would be affected by the ban. TikTok's Lemon8, originally touted as a hybrid Pinterest-meets-Instagram social media alternative, was also axed in the late hours of Jan. 18.
TikTok was banned and restored within the same weekend. Find out what other apps owned by ByteDance, are in limbo below.
Pinterest is pitching TikTok advertisers with a new deck showcasing a "bonus media" offer to entice them to switch.
ByteDance is exploring a deal that would keep TikTok running in the U.S. without selling its operations, Jack Sidders, Lisa Abramowicz, and
Lemon8 is owned by ByteDance, the China-based company that also owns TikTok and CapCut. Would the TikTok ban extend to Lemon8? Find out here.
Droves of self-described "TikTok refugees" migrated over to other Chinese apps, specifically Lemon8 and RedNote.
Apple did not just block TikTok in the App Store on Sunday. The list includes all products that have anything to do with ByteDance.
The TikTok ban has been stopped (for now), but it might still be a good idea to consider your other options. Unless a US buyer intervenes, the app could disappear for US users on April 1. Read more: A VPN Alone Probably Won't Bypass TikTok Bans.
Enter Lemon8. With its Pinterest-meets-Instagram aesthetic, Lemon8 offers a social media platform for sharing everything from beauty hacks to home decor inspiration. But what exactly is Lemon8, and could it become the next big thing in a post-TikTok world?
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On January 17 of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld the TikTok ban, and the app went dark on Jan. 19 for over 170 million U.S. users. That same day, TikTok restored access after then-President-elect Trump gave the greenlight, delaying the ban for another 75 days.
With TikTok facing a potential ban in the U.S., alternatives like Lemon8 and RedNote are gaining attention. In Israel, insiders are concerned about the future of the company's operations there.