TikTok, known in China as Douyin, is a video-sharing social networking service owned by the Chinese company ByteDance has overtaken Facebook as the world’s most downloaded app.
A global survey of downloads in 2020 shows TikTok on top of the list of social media providers for the first time since the study was first conducted in 2018.
ByteDance launched the international version of TikTok in 2017 and has since overtaken Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger — all of which are Facebook-owned — in downloads, even in the U.S.

The fame of TikTok is skyrocketing. Many Companies around the globe are using TikTok to promote their brand and earning money.
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Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.



