Chinese short-video sharing app TikTok has gone offline, but influencers have been sharing messages and videos asking their followers to follow them on other social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. TikTok has been removed from Google Play Store and Apple Play Store after Indian government banned 59 Chinese apps over national security concerns.

Even though the ban came into effect on Monday, many users claimed that they were able to use the app for a brief period on Tuesday. The app now shows a message, "Dear users, we are in the process of complying with the Government of India's directive to block 59 apps. Ensuring the privacy and security of all our users in India remains our utmost priority."