TikTok's latest availability status following the U.S. ban shows varying levels of access across different platforms. Here's the current status as of January 19th, 2025, 4:00 PM PT.

Current Platform Availability:

• Apple App Store: Not Available
• Google Play Store: Not Available
• Existing Downloaded Apps: Still Working
• Web Version: Accessible
• Akamai: Available
• Oracle: Available

Key Timeline of Events:

January 18th, 11:15 PM PT:

• Supreme Court denied TikTok's appeal
• App removed from Apple App Store and Google Play Store
• Existing users can still access the app

January 19th, 4:00 AM PT:

• Trump proposed 50% U.S. ownership in TikTok joint venture
• Aims to "save TikTok and keep it in good hands"

January 19th, 12:27 PM PT:

• TikTok announced service restoration
• Thanked Trump for providing clarity to service providers
• Confirmed service for 170 million Americans and 7 million small businesses
• Major CDNs (Akamai and Oracle) restored availability
• Trump expected to issue Executive Order extending ban deadline
• Service providers protected from fines

The situation remains fluid as negotiations continue between ByteDance and U.S. stakeholders regarding the proposed ownership structure.

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