Chinese App 'Red Note' Hits #1 in App Store As US TikTok Ban Approaches
As the US braces for the forthcoming TikTok ban set to take effect on January 19, users have sought alternative platforms to migrate to. Amid the uncertainty, a Chinese app called Red Note has unexpectedly emerged as a formidable replacement, reaching the number one spot on Apple ‘s App Store charts for iPhone today.
RedNote, is it the alternative app for TikTok users? What to know
Among all free iPhone apps, RedNote is currently the top social networking app on the Apple app store rankings. Young people who have used it as an alternative to TikTok are finding humor in being called "TikTok refugees" by Chinese influencers who welcome them to the platform.
The government takes a highly addictive app away due to national security threats, and people just find another one.
TikTok users are fleeing the platform ahead of an expected ban in the US – and many are heading to the China-owned Red Note.
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