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Its official TikTokhas beenbannedfrom theUnited States, leaving many lovers of the Chinese-based video app confused and uncertain.

Unfortunately, that means you cant use TikTok for now.

Update: the app is back online in the United States, at the time of writing.

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The reactions gathered below were posted prior to the ban and as a result, the most recent news.

For a New York-based influencer, the app was a place to show off her true colors.

Others saw it as an opportunity to talk about their passions.

A person holding a phone with TikTok app open, related to US ban reactions.

I cannot thank you enough.

But those known for their humorous content never strayed from that brand as the apps shutdown date loomed closer.

Guys we are so back, she said, hopefully.

TikTok users react to US ban, meme with “I was not ready for this today” text.

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Theyre all gone, said anAustralian creator.

If I turn on airplane mode in a plane, can TikTok talk to the plane?

But now that the ban has been enacted, 170 million Americans are asking one thing.

Person reacting emotionally to US TikTok ban news, wearing a red sweater indoors.

Will TikTok come back?

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Right now, theres no definite answer.

With president-electDonald Trumptaking office on Monday, January 20, much of the decision will lie in his hands.

Two people reacting to the TikTok US ban, standing indoors with surprised expressions.

Check out the results:

TikTok app unavailable message on screen, referencing global reaction to US ban.

Two men walking down a road with luggage, reacting to TikTok ban, exploring life unplugged from the Matrix.

TikTok user wearing headphones visibly emotional, reflecting on TikTok ban impact.

Ranking of TikTok ban questions, highlighting users' reactions to the US ban.

Tweet reacts to US TikTok ban, mentions being “unplugged from the matrix,” with 4 likes and timestamp of Jan 19, 2025.

Tweet about TikTok users' reaction to US ban, mentioning “Ticktok Crashout” and getting popcorn ready.

TikTok user reacts to US ban, expressing hope for continued access to American videos in the feed.

TikTok user’s reaction to US ban, expressing boredom without the app, shared in a tweet.

Tweet about TikTok ban, humorously suggesting turning Twitter into TikTok in response.

Tweet by a user discussing peace experienced without TikTok amidst a US ban.

TikTok user reacts humorously to US ban, expressing confusion on their phone.

Tweet about TikTok app ban with a heartbroken emoji, posted by a user named Patricia.

Tweet reacts to US ban, expressing concern over unpaid bills, with a broken heart emoji, from user @SOVEREIGNDSPEED.

Tweet about unplugging from the matrix, discussing TikTok ban impacts on time management and addiction.

TikTok user reacts to US ban, tweeting about opening the app from muscle memory.

Tweet about Gen Z and job applications in response to the TikTok US ban.

TikTok user comments on US ban: “Lmaooo it’s time y’all get a real job” with two laughing emojis.