Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US
Briefly

The uncertain status of TikTok in the US is driving users to sideload the app via unofficial methods instead of legitimate app stores. Despite a Supreme Court ruling prompting a potential ban, individuals are utilizing third-party sites to install TikTok on their devices. Companies like Signulous report significant increases in downloads, while VPN usage has proliferated, enabling users to mask their geographical location and access the app. Experts warn that enforcing a ban could prove challenging, reflecting the resilience of user demand for TikTok in the face of legal obstacles.
"One of the most popular apps in the world can only be sideloaded in the US so it's been a good thing for us with record traffic to our site and a spike in customers."
"The trends show how difficult a ban would be to enforce, if one is introduced when a final decision on TikTok - due by April - is made."
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