TikTok temporarily shut down its U.S. operations just hours before the January 19 ban deadline, following a Supreme Court decision upholding the Biden-signed law requiring ByteDance to divest from the app.

Initially, TikTok sent users a notification about temporary service unavailability. The message was later updated after midnight to acknowledge the enacted ban and mention potential solutions under incoming President Trump's administration.

President-elect Trump announced on Truth Social his intention to issue an executive order extending the law's implementation period. President Biden subsequently stated that implementation decisions should be left to the incoming administration.

TikTok has begun restoring services, releasing a statement thanking Trump for providing clarity to service providers about continuing operations for its 170 million American users and 7 million small businesses. The company pledged to work with Trump's administration on a permanent solution.

Current Status:

• Website access: Available
• Existing app users: Can access the platform
• New downloads: Unavailable on iOS App Store and Google Play
• Expected resolution: Service likely to be fully restored after Trump signs executive order

The company maintains this is a temporary disruption and emphasizes its commitment to maintaining operations in the United States while protecting First Amendment rights and opposing arbitrary censorship.

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