With TikTok expected to be banned in the United States on Jan. 19, many users are deciding where to go for their social media content. Here's what to know about similar apps RedNote and Lemon8.

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TikTok Getting Banned? Here's a Guide to Similar Apps RedNote and Lemon8

If a ban comes into force, TikTok’s 170 million U.S. users could turn to its sister app Lemon8

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Could TikTok alternatives RedNote and Lemon8 be banned?
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As the possibility of a U.S. TikTok ban looms, consumers have found alternatives. RedNote and Lemon8, Chinese-owned apps that allow users to post short-form videos and…

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Could TikTok alternatives RedNote and Lemon8 be banned?

The Chinese social media apps Red Note and Lemon8 have become popular alternatives for TikTok users ahead of a US government ban on TikTok. But government restrictions loom over those apps too

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Red Note and Lemon8 are not the TikTok refuges you are looking for

With TikTok’s impending ban looming, netizens are jumping ship to other popular alternatives like RedNote and Lemon8 — but legal experts are advising caution. In January 2025, Chinese-based app Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, soared to the top of Apple’s App Store as its number one most-downloaded social platform. Described as a combination of Pinterest and Instagram, RedNote is even being endorsed by major influencers like Pokimane as TikTo…

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ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is promoting the Lemon8 app, which is very popular in mobile virtual stores. Although it is less known in the West, RedNote competes with TikTok in China and already has 300 million users. Lemon8 is seen as a competitor to Instagram due to its attractive visual format and Pinterest-inspired features. TikTok may be banned in the US, so users are looking for alternatives for a similar experience. The soluti…

ByteDance, compania mamă- TikTok, promovează aplicația Lemon8, care este foarte populară în magazinele virtuale mobile. Deși e mai puțin cunoscută în Occident, RedNote concurează în China cu TikTok și are deja 300 de milioane de utilizatori. Lemon8 este văzută ca un competitor pentru Instagram datorită formatului său vizual atractiv și funcțiilor inspirate din Pinterest. TikTok poate fi interzis în SUA, așa că utilizatorii caută alternative pent…

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TikTok could be banned in the US. What are the alternatives promoted by ByteDance?

RedNote has emerged as an alternative to TikTok which US users are migrating to over a possible ban

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With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.

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Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

RedNote is rapidly becoming a leading app in the U.S. and France, driven by concerns over a potential TikTok ban. As users seek alternatives, this Chinese app gains popularity despite similar origins. While TikTok remains available in Europe, RedNote’s interface lacks full English and French translations, complicating user experience. Additionally, it collects significant data, raising […]

TikTok Getting Banned? Here's a Guide to Similar Apps RedNote and Lemon8

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