TikTok plans a new US-only app launch before a possible sale, as ByteDance faces deadlines, legal hurdles, and political pressure to divest its American operations.

TikTok is reportedly planning to launch a new version of the app for US users. The Information reported the news on Sunday, July 6, 2025, citing anonymous insiders. For the unversed, the social media platform was facing a ban earlier this year after its parent company, Bytedance, refused to sell the app to American investors.

A new report by The Information (via Reuters) says TikTok is working on a version of its app aimed solely for U.S. users. The company plans to launch it on September 5. The popular Chinese social media app has been in trouble in the U.