How Old is TikTok? Its Origins and Launch Dates Explained

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The Genesis of TikTok

💡 TikTok's journey began in September 2016 when the Chinese company ByteDance launched a short-video application named Douyin for users in China.

Global Expansion and Merger

🚀 A year later, in September 2017, ByteDance introduced TikTok to the global market.
🤝 In August 2018, TikTok's popularity surged further when ByteDance merged it with Musical.ly.

Calculating TikTok's Age

🗓️ If counting from Douyin's launch in September 2016, TikTok is approximately 9 years old.
🌍 Alternatively, counting from its global launch in September 2017, the app is nearly 8 years old.

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