The REAL Timeline of the TikTok Ban

This week in the Discord, we broke down the actual timeline of the TikTok ban and what it means for creators. Missed the conversation? Join the Discord to watch the replay.

TikTok Ban Timeline:

• • The law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a ban was signed in April 2024.
• • ByteDance had until January 19, 2025 to divest or shut down TikTok in the US.
• • The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the law in January 2025.
• • TikTok briefly went dark on January 19, 2025, before coming back online.
• • President Trump signed an executive order giving TikTok a 75-day extension.
• • A deal is still being negotiated between ByteDance and potential US buyers.

What This Means for Creators:

• • The uncertainty is real. TikTok’s future in the US is still unclear.
• • Diversify now. Build your presence on Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms.
• • Build your email list. This is the only audience you truly own.
• • Your content isn’t going away. Even if TikTok is banned, your skills and content ideas transfer to other platforms.