{"id":17320,"date":"2022-07-16T12:26:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T12:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=17320"},"modified":"2022-07-16T12:26:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T12:26:26","slug":"when-was-tiktok-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-launched","title":{"rendered":"When Was TikTok Launched?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a68a7a98fec5\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a68a7a98fec5\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a68a7a98fec5\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-launched\/#When_Was_TikTok_Launched\" title=\"When Was TikTok Launched?\">When Was TikTok Launched?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-launched\/#TikTok_is_a_social_media_platform\" title=\"TikTok is a social media platform\">TikTok is a social media platform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-launched\/#It_has_a_podcast\" title=\"It has a podcast\">It has a podcast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-launched\/#It_has_a_custom-designed_mattress\" title=\"It has a custom-designed mattress\">It has a custom-designed mattress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/when-was-tiktok-launched\/#It_has_a_digital_well-being_feature\" title=\"It has a digital well-being feature\">It has a digital well-being feature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Was_TikTok_Launched\"><\/span>When Was TikTok Launched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/MB1HFUt.png\" align=\"left\" style=\"max-width:28% max-height:253px; margin:0px 10px; width:auto; height:auto;\" alt=\"when was tiktok launched\">  <\/p>\n<p>The popular video-sharing app TikTok was first launched in 2016 in China and currently has 1.5 million users around the world. The video creation features and exciting dubbing have helped the application gain popularity among users of all ages. The popularity of TikTok has contributed to its growth as a popular entertainment app, as the video-sharing application is easy to use and can go viral quickly. To create a TikTok video, users can use various features, such as stickers, texts, visual effects, and custom music. They can even use the voice-over feature to add their own voice to their videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikTok_is_a_social_media_platform\"><\/span>TikTok is a social media platform<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although TikTok is still a young platform, there are some ways to leverage its popularity for marketing. Brands can set up user accounts, create mini-videos, and then pay to promote the videos. TikTok is currently available in 150 countries and 75 languages. As of January 2020, the social media platform has close to two billion monthly downloads. According to Sensor Tower, 69% of TikTok users are aged thirteen to 24.<\/p>\n<p>While the company has been around for just over a year, many people are still unaware of it. While YouTube is an obvious rival, TikTok is an entirely different beast. Not only does it feature videos with music and sound, it also offers a host of other cool features, like filters, stickers, and expanded editing tools. These features encourage users to explore their creativity and produce cool content, which in turn generates more engagement from viewers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_has_a_podcast\"><\/span>It has a podcast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When TikTok was first launched, the content on it was lip-sync videos. This means that many TikTok creators use the same musical track, but they put their own spin on it. As a podcaster, you can take a lesson from their videos and use it to create your own video content that ties into the subject matter of your podcast. The more creative you get, the more attention your podcast gets!<\/p>\n<p>The podcast &#8220;Foundering TikTok&#8221; is produced by Bloomberg Business Storytelling and explores the origins of the app and its emergence as a cultural phenomenon. In the podcast, journalist Shelly Banjo discusses the success of the app, which is popular with teen users and Generation Z. It is available in iTunes and on Spotify. Alternatively, you can subscribe to TikTok on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or in other major streaming services.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_has_a_custom-designed_mattress\"><\/span>It has a custom-designed mattress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to buy a custom-designed mattress but don&#8217;t know where to begin, the new TikTok stars Charli and Dixie D&#8217;Amelio have the perfect solution. The two sisters have teamed up with bedding giant Simmons to create a mattress specifically for teens and young adults. Starting at $499 for a twin, the new mattress will be available on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>This eco-friendly mattress is the basis of a perfect night&#8217;s sleep. It&#8217;s made with two inches of gel memory foam and a motion separation layer to reduce disturbances during the night. It also comes with a distinctive white-and-turquoise design printed on the top, making it look fresh and stylish. With a two-year warranty, it&#8217;s worth every penny.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_has_a_digital_well-being_feature\"><\/span>It has a digital well-being feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After becoming wildly popular, TikTok has added a digital wellbeing feature to its app. With the new &#8220;Restricted Mode&#8221; and Screen Time Management features, users can easily control how much time they spend on their device. This feature also sends reminders for breaks away from their devices. You can also set a time limit on how much time you want to spend on TikTok, so that you can only check it once a day.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve set a limit for screen time, you can opt to receive weekly reminders. TikTok will remind you to set a time limit by reminding you that you&#8217;ve spent more than 100 minutes using the app. You can turn off the reminders entirely if you don&#8217;t wish to receive them. 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