Apple, Google remove TikTok from their US app stores

Apple and Google removed TikTok from their United States app stores on Jan. 18 night after a Supreme Court decision upholding a ban on the app.

Following this, TikTok confirmed that it has stopped operations nationwide.

The app is no longer available for download in the US. Users accessing the app now see messages like “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now.”

Other ByteDance services, such as the social app Lemon8, are also unavailable in the US. They display similar messages on their platforms.

President-elect Donald Trump suggested on his Truth Social platform that he might offer TikTok a 90-day extension to comply with the law, indicating that an announcement may come soon.

Recent TikTok developments

Timeline
18-Jan-2025 🕒 TikTok CEO praises Trump for support amid looming ban TikTok’s CEO thanks Trump for support Deadline looms for TikTok’s operations in US
18-Jan-2025 ⚖️ TikTok, Shein, others sued over unlawful data transfers to China Noyb files complaints against six Chinese firms. Claims unlawful EU user data transfers to China.
18-Jan-2025 🚫 TikTok may halt US operations amid regulatory uncertainty TikTok may halt US operations on Jan. 19. Over 170 million users affected by potential ban.
16-Jan-2025 🎉 TikTok CEO Chew said to attend Trump’s inauguration TikTok CEO Chew to attend Trump’s inauguration. Invited to a prominent seating area on the dais.
16-Jan-2025 🚫 TikTok may shut down in US on Sunday: sources TikTok may suspend app in US if ban takes effect. Users can download data before complete shutdown.
14-Jan-2025 🚫 TikTok denies sale to Elon Musk amid US lawsuit TikTok denies reports of US operations sale. Claims labeled as ‘pure fiction’ by the company.