US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

As the threat of a TikTok ban looms, some U.S. TikTok users are flocking to Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu – making it the top downloaded app in the U.S. The self-described “TikTok refugees” landed on Xiaohongshu as an alternative to TikTok.

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jan 13, 2025As TikTok faces potential US ban, China's RedNote tops Apple app store
  2. Jan 14, 2025US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

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Last development · Jan 14, 2025 — US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

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How each side is putting it

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5 viewpoints
TimeLean Left· 623d ago

Why TikTok Creators Are Moving to Red Note

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 623d ago

TikTok could soon be banned. Here are alternative apps, from Lemon8 to RedNote.

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 623d ago· ran in 7 outlets

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

New York TimesLean Left· 623d ago

Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App

InsiderLean Left· 624d ago

As a potential TikTok ban looms, 2 other Chinese social apps are surging in popularity

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NBC ChicagoLean Left· 623d ago

What is RedNote? Users turn to Chinese app ahead of approaching TikTok ban

Ran by 7 outlets· KOB 4, WUSA9, +5 more
KOB 4Center· 623d ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

WUSA9Center· 623d ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

WTHR IndianapolisCenter· 623d ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

12News PhoenixCenter· 623d ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

WTOL ToledoCenter· 623d ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· 623d ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

WHEC RochesterCenter· 623d ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

NewsweekCenter· 623d ago

Full list of Chinese-owned social media apps trending as TikTok ban looms

Ran by 3 outlets· Fox32 Chicago, Fox10 Phoenix, +1 more
Fox32 ChicagoCenter· 623d ago

Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· 623d ago

Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· 623d ago

Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

Digital JournalCenter· 623d ago

'Take my data': US 'TikTok refugees' flock to alternative Chinese app

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Green Field ReporterLean Right· 623d ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming - The Daily Reporter

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· MyNorthwest, Daily Journal
MyNorthwestLean Right· 623d ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

Daily JournalLean Right· 623d ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

TribliveLean Right· 623d ago· ran in 7 outlets

U.S. TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

New York PostLean Right· 624d ago

What is RedNote — the Chinese- owned TikTok alternative that’s trending in the App Store as ban looms

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DeadlineLean Left· 623d ago

Chinese Social Media Apps Xiaohongshu & Lemon8 See Surge In Downloads Ahead Of U.S. TikTok Ban

VarietyLean Left· 623d ago

With TikTok U.S. Ban Looming, Users Flock to Red Note — Another Chinese-Owned App

PolygonLean Left· 623d ago

Why TikTok users are flocking to Chinese social media apps RedNote and Lemon8

GizmodoLeft· 624d ago

TikTok Users Are Flocking to Another Chinese Social Media App as U.S. Ban Looms

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