In a surprise move, TikTok has announced that its music streaming platform, TikTok Music, will cease operations in November 2024. Launched to compete with established players like Spotify and Apple Music, TikTok Music aimed to integrate music streaming seamlessly into the TikTok experience.
Reasons for the shutdown remain unclear, but industry insiders point to intense competition and potential regulatory hurdles.
TikTok Music users will have until November to access their accounts and transfer their music libraries to alternative platforms
Users are advised to take the following actions before the specified deadlines:
• Transfer playlists: October 28, 2024
• Request refunds: November 28, 2024
After November 28, access to TikTok Music, including login, subscriptions, and all other functionalities, will cease. Additionally, all TikTok Music account information and personal data will be automatically deleted.
TikTok Music users should act promptly to ensure a seamless transition to alternative music streaming services.
The closure marks the end of TikTok’s venture into the music streaming market, leaving users to wonder about the platform’s future music integration plans.
Stay tuned for further updates.
Source: TikTok Music Official Website
