Creators flock to Lemon8 as TikTok ban approaches

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Kennedy Felton Lifestyle Correspondent/Producer

By Kennedy Felton (Lifestyle Correspondent/Producer), Zachary Hill (Video Editor)

As the future of TikTok hangs in the balance, creators are flocking to Lemon8, an increasingly popular social media app. The app has been gaining attention for its unique blend of features.

Lemon8 combines TikTok’s short-form videos with Pinterest and Instagram-like feeds. Owned by ByteDance, the same parent company as TikTok, Lemon8 is often referred to as TikTok’s sister app.

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Lemon8 focuses on visual aesthetics and personal storytelling. Popular content categories include fashion, beauty, fitness, travel and food. The platform is designed to foster a sense of community while encouraging creativity.

ByteDance ownership raises concerns

However, Lemon8’s future is not guaranteed. Since ByteDance owns both Lemon8 and TikTok, the app could face regulatory scrutiny similar to TikTok’s if the U.S. government increases pressure on the company.

Another app impacted by the ongoing ByteDance controversy is CapCut. The all-in-one video editing and graphic design tool is popular among social media creators. CapCut offers features like green screens, transitions and video templates, making it easy to create polished content.

Its seamless integration with TikTok and other platforms has made it a go-to tool for content creators.

TikTok ban deadline approaches

President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to block a law passed last April calling for a potential ban on the massively popular social media app. For TikTok to avoid the ban, ByteDance must divest its U.S. operations. However, if that doesn’t happen, the ban could take effect as soon as Jan. 19.

Tags: China, Donald Trump, Social Media, Supreme Court, TikTok, Instagram

[KENNEDY FELTON]

With the future of TikTok hanging in the balance, creators are scrambling to find their next digital fix – and this time, on Lemon8.

The app has been squeezing its way into the spotlight. If you’ve been hearing more about this mysterious app recently, you aren’t alone. Lemon8 is being touted as a fresh blend of social media apps – with TikTok’s short-form video and feeds similar to Pinterest or Instagram. It’s the sister app of TikTok and is similarly owned by China-based ByteDance.

It emphasizes aesthetics and personal storytelling with creativity – perfect for content categories like fashion, beauty, fitness, travel, and food – all while fostering a sense of community.

And with the possibility of a TikTok ban on January 19th looming, many creators are urging their followers to meet them over on Lemon8 as a backup plan.

But here’s the catch – since both Lemon8 and TikTok are owned by ByteDance, its future could also be in jeopardy if regulations around ByteDance come into play.

Another popular app at risk for social media creators is the video editing app CapCut – also owned by ByteDance. The all-in-one video editor and graphic design tool is packed with green screens, transitions, video templates, and more – making it user-friendly for many people. Its seamless integration with TikTok and other social media platforms allows you to easily export and upload your content.

President-elect Trump has urged the Supreme Court to intervene. For TikTok to avoid a ban, ByteDance must divest its U.S. operations. If that doesn’t happen, the ban could take effect January 19th.