news TikTok Reportedly Developing US Version Prior to Sale

[Cpvr]

version of Bytedance‘s TikTok for users in the United States is reportedly in the works.


A report from The Information claims that the new social media platform will release via US app stores on September 5. Users will have to download the new version in order to continue using the platform, however the current app will be in service until March 2026. This schedule, however, is subject to change.

News of the US edition arrives shortly after president Donald Trump announced TikTok’s planned sale to a group of “very wealthy people.” The president also stated that the acquisition will possibly require the Chinese government’s approval, and that Chinese President Xi Jinping will likely agree to the sale. The identities of the investors will supposedly be released in the coming weeks.

TikTok is currently operating in the US under President Trump’s third ban extension, which will expire on September 17.

Source: https://hypebeast.com/2025/7/tiktok-planning-us-version-prior-to-sale

 

[pastrana]

With social media shifts like TikTok's planned US version, I'm keeping a close eye on how digital platforms evolve under global pressure.
As someone passionate about tech and online engagement, I’m especially interested in how these changes will impact creators and community-driven spaces.

 

[Oshawott]

I think this is very significant step. Under the global pressure of regulation this will mean that many applications of strategic importance and much attention, application developers will have to come out with new application version for each country that comply with the domestic data guidelines.

But a large question remains, what If there are different application versions for countries, but they are managed by the same company?

 

[mahermady]

version of Bytedance‘s TikTok for users in the United States is reportedly in the works.


A report from The Information claims that the new social media platform will release via US app stores on September 5. Users will have to download the new version in order to continue using the platform, however the current app will be in service until March 2026. This schedule, however, is subject to change.

News of the US edition arrives shortly after president Donald Trump announced TikTok’s planned sale to a group of “very wealthy people.” The president also stated that the acquisition will possibly require the Chinese government’s approval, and that Chinese President Xi Jinping will likely agree to the sale. The identities of the investors will supposedly be released in the coming weeks.

TikTok is currently operating in the US under President Trump’s third ban extension, which will expire on September 17.

Source: https://hypebeast.com/2025/7/tiktok-planning-us-version-prior-to-sale

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This is definitely a big move for TikTok and the US tech market.
A separate version for the US could mean more regulation and better data security.
It will be interesting to see how users respond and if they shift smoothly to the new app.

 

[Cpvr]

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This is definitely a big move for TikTok and the US tech market.
A separate version for the US could mean more regulation and better data security.
It will be interesting to see how users respond and if they shift smoothly to the new app.

The shift will more than likely seeing them move to other platforms, which has been an ongoing case for the past few months as Tiktok’s algorithm has shifted.

 

[Yama]

TikTok is a Chinese product but China does not have tiktok, it has different app that is similar to Tiktok. Therefore, Tiktok trying to develop a different version for Americans before selling does not come as a surprise.