Why Is the Tik Tok App so Popular? (Parent Guide) by Josh Ochs SmartSocial com
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The Tik Tok app is a music video social media platform. Currently the app is not available in the US, despite being the most downloaded app in 2018. Tik Tok was purchased by the creators of Musical.ly and we predict they will make an app available in the US very soon.
What is the Tik Tok app?
If your family is in the US, it’s unlikely your student has this app. However, due to the global popularity of the app we want to let parents know beforehand so you can keep your children safe
Developed in China, the app combines lip-syncing, built in video effects, and social media
The company that developed Tik Tok bought the popular Musical.ly app in 2017
Many users say Musical.ly and Tik Tok are very similar
If your student has the Musical.ly app, please watch our Musical.ly Safety Guide for Parents
Users can watch clips of others or create clips, edit them, and add special effects
The most popular videos feature lip-syncing or dancing
What is the Musical.ly app?
Musical.ly is a popular app with teens and tweens that lets users make lip-syncing videos to their favorite songs
Sometimes there can be mature language and sexual content in the songs that are popular on the app, and there is no way to filter the content
According to ABC News, there are messaging features in apps that are popular with kids (like Musical.ly) potentially allowing strangers to contact your children directly. A policeman (who is a father of a 7 year old) is warning parents after his daughter was contacted by a predator on Musical.ly
Why should parents care?
According to ProductHunt.com, the Tik Tok app has more downloads than Snapchat, Spotify, and Gmail combined on the App Store
The reason the app is so popular is because it mixes self deprecating humor with the latest pop music
There are only two privacy settings on the app
- - Private: only the creator can watch their videos
- - Public: anyone on the app can see their videos
By default, all accounts are public unless the privacy settings are changed
In our experience, apps like Tik Tok and Musical.ly can allow strangers to direct message your children
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