What Was TikTok Called in 2016?

TikTok has become a global sensation since it burst onto the scene in 2016. It has quickly become the most popular social media platform, with over 800 million users worldwide. But what was TikTok called in 2016?

In 2016, TikTok was known as Musical.ly.

It was a lip-syncing app that allowed users to create and share short music videos. The app gained popularity quickly, with over 200 million users worldwide. Musical.ly soon became the go-to platform for teens and young adults who wanted to express themselves through music and videos.

In August 2018, Musical.ly was acquired by ByteDance, a Chinese tech company, and rebranded as TikTok. ByteDance had already developed its own short video platform called Douyin which had become extremely popular in China. When they acquired Musical.ly, they merged it with Douyin to create TikTok.

TikTok is now one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, offering users unique features such as filters, editing tools, and an extensive library of music and sound effects. It also allows users to collaborate with each other by creating “duets” or “collaborations” of their own videos.

Conclusion:

In 2016, TikTok was known as Musical.ly which had gained immense popularity among teens and young adults around the world. However, in 2018 it was acquired by ByteDance and rebranded as TikTok after being merged with their own short video platform Douyin from China.