TikTok Music has announced it will shut down, with all user accounts set to close by November 28. This decision marks the end of an attempt to translate the app’s viral content into the music streaming landscape. The shutdown means that all user data and login information will be permanently deleted after the specified date.
For subscribers, there are specific steps to follow regarding refunds. Google users whose subscriptions end after November 28 will automatically receive a refund or can request one through Google Play. Conversely, Apple users must contact Apple Support to request their refunds prior to the shutdown to ensure they receive them. It’s important to note that once a refund is processed, the premium TikTok Music service will no longer be accessible.
If you have been using TikTok Music, act quickly if you wish to transfer your playlists to another streaming service. The deadline for transferring playlists is October 28, just days before the app officially closes its doors.
Launched in July 2023, TikTok Music initially rolled out in Indonesia and Brazil, taking the place of ByteDance’s earlier music platform, Resso. Following this, it became available in Australia, Mexico, and Singapore through a closed beta test, with a full launch in those regions that October. Despite significant branding efforts, including a trademark application for “TikTok Music” filed by ByteDance in May 2022, the platform never made its debut in the United States.
This shutdown highlights the challenges TikTok faced in carving out a niche within the highly competitive music streaming market, dominated by established players like Spotify and Apple Music. While the app garnered some initial attention, it ultimately fell short of sustaining a user base in the long term.
For more details about the shutdown and refund procedures, visit Engadget. As the music streaming landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how TikTok will refocus its efforts in the digital music space.