New Jersey Creators Are Reacting As Tiktok Uninstalls Spike After U.S. Takeover

New Jersey Creators Are Reacting As Tiktok Uninstalls Spike After U.S. Takeover

JerseyTalks
JerseyTalks Staff
Feb 06, 2026
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TikTok uninstalls are reportedly up 150% in just five days after its U.S. operations shifted to American ownership — and the ripple effects are being felt right here in New Jersey.

From NJ-based creators and small businesses to local media pages and artists, TikTok has become a major platform for visibility and income. Now, questions around data privacy, content rules, and long-term stability have some users rethinking the app.

If TikTok really changes…
what happens to the Jersey creators who built their audience there?

Is TikTok still the move for NJ creators… or is this the beginning of a shift? 👀

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