The Evolution of TikTok

  • TikTok Started as A.ME

    TikTok Started as A.ME
    Before TikTok, it was called Douyin. It was originally named A.ME, but it was renamed a few months later in December 2016.
  • TikTok was launched on the international market

    TikTok was launched on the international market
    It merged with another Chinese social media service called Musical.ly
  • The Duet icon was introduced

    The Duet icon was introduced
    So people can 'reply' to a video content with their own videos
  • The Live Icon is Introduced

    The Live Icon is Introduced
    It allows creators to live-stream to fans like YouTube and Twitch
  • The Stitch Icon is introduced

    The Stitch Icon is introduced
    It allows users the ability to clip and integrate scenes from another users' video into their own