Is TikTok down?

Any online service may experience various issues, like problems with its servers and network or interruptions due to maintenance. An outage could also happen because of a cyberattack or a government's decision to block a certain website.

TikTok typically crashes due to application flaws, connectivity issues, and device problems. The causes can be mixed, such as poor code optimization, bugs, overcrowded servers, poor internet connection, or an outdated app version. TikTok may also crash if your phone is older or out of storage or if you have too many apps running in the background.

It can be frustrating when apps become unresponsive, but it’s pretty common for any service from time to time. Usually, it’s just a temporary performance issue, and these glitches resolve themselves pretty quickly without needing any complex troubleshooting.

If you can’t see TikTok comments, it’s usually just a tech glitch, like poor internet, a corrupted cache, or the app needing a reinstall. The algorithm may also hide comments that look like spam or offensive content. You can also double-check your privacy settings to make sure you haven't accidentally filtered out certain keywords.

The most common reasons your TikTok camera may not be working:

• The app does not have access to your device’s camera or microphone.

• Technical glitches or coding errors.

• You are running an old version of TikTok that is incompatible with your device's operating system.

• Your device has insufficient storage space, or the app cache is full.

• Other apps running in the background are competing for camera access.

• If you’re using a PC emulator like Bluestacks, TikTok may fail to access the camera.

• Your device's internal camera configuration is set to a mode incompatible with TikTok.

Tech can be pretty unpredictable sometimes. Usually, when features like TikTok’s LIVE aren't loading, it’s just a temporary glitch or a connection failure. It might help to just refresh the app or double-check your signal. Otherwise, it’s often just a matter of waiting.

TikTok might log you out if someone else is trying to remove your device from the app’s settings. If you haven’t authorized this action, it’s possible your account has been hacked. Consider changing your TikTok password.

Here’s what you can try to fix TikTok crashing issues:

• Make sure you’re running the latest version of the TikTok app and your device’s operating system is up to date.

• Close and reopen the TikTok app, then restart your device.

• Make sure you have a stable internet connection.

• Go to your device's settings and clear the TikTok app's cache.

No. Even if you can’t reach TikTok on your browser, it doesn't mean that the entire service is experiencing issues. Website outages can happen because of server maintenance, network disruptions, cyberattacks, or even regional connectivity issues that affect only some users. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t use TikTok through its dedicated app, for example.

As reported by publications like Forbes and The Verge, most TikTok service disruptions, such as the ones on May 15, 2025, and June 3, 2025, typically last only a couple of hours and are resolved relatively quickly.

Please use the issue report form on this page to let us know if you are experiencing any issues. You can also leave a comment for other users to see. If you want to report that something isn’t working directly to TikTok, you can visit its website.

Yes, TikTok is unblocked and running in the US. Following the shutdown on January 15, 2025, the app was unavailable for 12 hours, according to CNN. TikTok has resumed its service, and the app is accessible as of November 25, 2025.