On TikTok, you can find videos and even photos of all kinds. In fact, this app has become the favorite app of thousands of users in the United States because of how easy it is to share short and vertical clips, as well as gaining popularity due to its engaging content. However, all this may end on January 19, and on that day the social network may be completely banned in the United States. As a result of this situation, other similar platforms are gaining more and more popularity in the aforementioned North American country.
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As already known, if the US Supreme Court does not intervene and block the federal law that forces TikTok to sever relations with its Chinese parent company ByteDance, or face a nationwide ban, the situation will end with a farewell to the social network in the US state.
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But why did this situation arise? Well, it’s all for national security and data management reasons. And the possibility that the platform will be a tool of espionage and propaganda is being considered. Donald Trump, who will take office as US president on January 20, has asked the Supreme Court to delay the veto while he looks for a political solution; However, for now, January 19 remains the deadline.
If TikTok is banned in the United States, users in that country will face a number of challenges if they want to use the platform. One of the big problems is related to the issue of updates, as the app will be removed from stores like Google Play and the App Store, so for example the app will not be able to receive bug fixes.
Although Internet users who have installed TikTok on their mobile phones will be able to continue using the app, restrictions may be imposed by ISPs. In other words, the use of the program may be more limited.

From January 19, thousands of users will not be able to use the TikTok application. (Photo: natureaddict / Pixabay)
Using a VPN can be a temporary solution, but this alternative will not solve the problem “fundamental issues arising from lack of updates or more aggressive blocking involving data traffic”according to The reason. Another related point is the concern about privacy and data security when using a VPN.
With the deadline still on January 19, several platforms are gaining traction. More precisely, if TikTok disappears from digital stores such as the App Store and Google Play, the apps Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube will benefit greatly as they compete with the Chinese social network.

In recent years, Instagram reels have become popular content formats for thousands of users. (Photo: Solen Feyissa/Pixabay)
To make things more clear, we must remember that when TikTok started to create an impact with its short and vertical videos, Instagram and YouTube were thinking about how to deal with this situation. Eventually, the social network Meta began to compete with Reels, and not long ago, the Google platform chose Shorts.

With the introduction of YouTube Shorts, YouTube allows content creators to reach more users looking for vertical and short videos. (Photo: StockSnap / Pixabay)
Faced with the possibility that TikTok is banned in the United States, many content creators are betting on uploading videos to Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat itself, as the video formats available there allow them to make bets, in addition to having a few users remain in delight in the clips shared there.
It should also be noted that there are internet users who look favorably on the REDnote app, a foreign version of the Xiaohongshu app, which according to them description on Google Play, “it’s a platform for young people where everyone can share life experiences, discover the real, beautiful and diverse world and find the life they want”.
According to NewsweekREDnote, which combines elements similar to Pinterest while providing users with a combination of video and live streaming features, is currently the number one free app in the US App Store.
