TikTok temporarily shut down its U.S. operations on January 19, 2025, following a Biden-signed law requiring ByteDance to divest from the app. The shutdown occurred after ByteDance failed to meet the divestment deadline.

Initially, TikTok sent users a notification stating the service would be temporarily unavailable due to the U.S. law. After midnight, the message was updated to reference potential solutions under incoming President Trump.

Current status:

• Website remains accessible
• App unavailable for new downloads on iOS App Store and Google Play
• Existing users can still access the app
• Service restoration in progress

TikTok later announced they're working with President Trump on a long-term solution to maintain operations in the United States. Trump indicated via Truth Social that he plans to issue an executive order extending the implementation period of the law after his inauguration.

The platform serves approximately 170 million Americans and supports over 7 million small businesses. TikTok stated they will continue working towards a solution that preserves First Amendment rights while addressing security concerns.

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