When Was TikTok Released?

The short-form video app, TikTok, has become one of the most downloaded apps in recent years. It has gained immense popularity with its short videos and its wide range of music and effects. But when was TikTok first released?

TikTok was first released in September 2016 by the company ByteDance, which had acquired the popular music video app Musical.ly in November 2017. The two platforms were then merged to form TikTok, which made it easier for people to create and share short videos with friends and family.

Since its release, TikTok has been immensely popular with users all over the world. It allows users to express themselves through fun videos and music, as well as giving them access to various effects and filters. The app is also free to download and use on both iOS and Android devices.

TikTok has also become a major platform for influencers, artists, musicians, and other content creators who have used the platform to promote their work or reach new audiences. Brands have also used the app to promote their products or services by creating engaging content that resonates with users.

The app has seen an incredible amount of growth since its launch in 2016. In 2018 it was reported that TikTok had surpassed 1 billion downloads worldwide, making it one of the most successful apps ever created.

Conclusion: TikTok was first released in September 2016 by ByteDance after they acquired Musical.ly a year prior. Since then it has become immensely popular with users all over the world due to its fun videos, music, effects, filters, and engagement from influencers and brands alike leading the app to surpass 1 billion downloads worldwide in 2018.