TikTok continues to be unavailable on Apple and Google’s U.S. app stores, despite President Donald Trump’s executive order delaying the enforcement of a ban for 75 days. The order, issued on January 19, 2025, provides TikTok and its partners with additional time to operate without penalties, but uncertainty looms as the app remains off the major platforms.
Apple and Google are reportedly awaiting further legal clarity before reinstating TikTok. Both companies face significant risks, including hefty fines, under the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” which could impose a penalty of $5,000 per user—potentially reaching up to $850 billion.
In the absence of the app, users who deleted TikTok are exploring workarounds, including changing location settings on their phones to regain access.
As negotiations and legal proceedings continue, the future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain.