American TikTok Users Flock to RedNote for Refuge
It might sound unbelievable, but it’s true. After RedNote took the top spot on the U.S. App Store download charts, its popularity quickly spread to other countries, reaching number one in several places. For the broader story on how the TikTok ban backfired, see why the U.S. government lost no matter if TikTok is banned. Many American users, calling themselves “TikTok Refugees,” flocked to RedNote, seeing it as a safe alternative to escape the upcoming TikTok ban, which is set to take effect on January 19, 2025. ...