When Will TikTok Return to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store?

TikTok fans have been left in limbo as the app remains unavailable for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in the U.S., despite a brief hiatus on January 18-19, 2025.

While the app has continued functioning for existing users, new downloads and app updates are unavailable.

Legal Gray Area and Caution from Apple and Google

Presidential Order: An executive order from President Trump deferred the ban for 75 days, but the legislation still stands, causing Apple and Google to hesitate in offering the app again.

Legal Concerns: Experts, including Saurabh Vishnubhakat, suggest the 75-day extension is a legal gray area, with uncertainty around whether the ban will be enforced or overturned in the courts.

Potential Risks for Apple: Apple faces the risk of $5,000 fines per user who downloads TikTok, which could result in significant financial penalties.

What’s Next for TikTok?

Until the app’s future is clearer—perhaps through a potential sale or other resolution—it seems unlikely that TikTok will return to the App Stores anytime soon.

Weeks or even months could pass before the app is reinstated.