TikTok makes app unavailable for U.S. users ahead of ban
TikTok was not available for users in the U.S. on Saturday as a ban on the popular social media platform officially went into effect.
This illustration photo taken in Los Angeles on January 18, 2025, shows the TikTok app on a smartphone screen in front of the TikTok logo. TikTok disconnected access to its users in the United States late January 18 after no action was taken shortly before a national ban was to take effect, in the name of national security, unless its Chinese owners reach a deal to sell it to non-Chinese buyers by January 19, with President-elect Donald Trump unable to intervene until he takes office. “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US,” said a message to users attempting to use the app. “Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now.” (Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP)
TikTok greeted users opening the app Saturday night with the message, “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now.”
“A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S.,” the message continued. “Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!”
