TikTok is a video sharing platform where users can watch, create, and share short-form video content. It is currently one of the fastest-growing apps among users of all ages.
Social Networking
Entertainment
Photo & Video
In-depth breakdown
Minimum Age Requirement
13. By default, accounts of all users ages 13-15 are set to private, which restricts public video sharing and direct messaging. Accounts of users over the age of 16 are automatically set to public, allowing them to record and share videos of themselves and private message other users.
Messaging Capabillities
Direct messaging is allowed between users over the age of 16.
Location Sharing
TikTok does not publicly share user location.
Parental Controls
TikTok allows parents to “pair” their device with their child’s device in order to control many features of the app remotely. Apple and Android parental controls can also be used at the device level.
Insights
TikTok contains a huge variety of content, including things that some parents might find inappropriate
