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

"The reason there are so many Americans coming over all at once is because TikTok is about to be banned in the US," explained WakoGeek, a new RedNote user, in a video.
Red Note has raised $917 million in venture funding from backers like Tencent, Alibaba and Sequoia China, and was reportedly valued at $17 billion in 2024.
RedNote's dynamic mix of lifestyle content, videos, and community-building tools has resonated particularly with those displaced from TikTok, emphasizing lifestyle inspiration and social shopping.
Despite being Chinese-owned, RedNote's popularity indicates that users are increasingly prioritizing engaging content and community-building over political concerns and origin of the app.
Read at New York Post
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