TikTok Music App is no longer available. TikTok launched its music streaming service called TikTok Music, which was expected to compete with Spotify and Apple Music. This service was made available in 5 countries and was anticipated to be launched in other countries soon.
However, the company discontinued the service on November 28th, and users cannot access TikTok Music now. The company has also stated that it will provide refunds to the consumers as per the requests.
This article covers all the latest information about TikTok Music, its shutdown, and the refunds offered by the company.
TikTok Music Statistics 2025: At A Glance
- TikTok Music was discontinued on November 28th, 2024.
- Users were given a deadline of October 28th to transfer their playlists.
- TikTok Music was available in Indonesia, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and Mexico.
- Indonesia and Brazil are TikTok’s second and third biggest markets.
- TikTok Music costed between $5.99 to $18.99
TikTok Music Was Discontinued On November 28th
According to the sources, the decision to close TikTok Music is a company’s strategy to collaborate with external music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. The company aims to promote the usage of these platforms instead of competing with them.
Users were asked to transfer their playlists from the app before October 28th and request refunds until November 28th.
TikTok then deleted all the user account info on November 28th.
TikTok Music Availability
TikTok Music was earlier accessible in just 5 countries worldwide: Indonesia, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and Mexico.
However, TikTok decided to shut down TikTok music even before it was launched in the United States.
How Much Did TikTok Music Cost?
TikTok Music offered a 3-month trial to its users in the Beta version.
After that, users were allowed to choose between three pricing plans: Individual Plan, Student Plan, and Family Plan.
Here are the details about its pricing for Australia:
| Plan | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Individual Plan | $ 8.99 per month |
| Student Plan | $ 5.99 per month |
| Family Plan | $ 18.99 per month |
Source: TikTok.
How TikTok Affected The Billboard Song Charts?
TikTok affects billboard rankings like no other app. It also plays a significant role in recharting songs on billboards.
Here’s how TikTok popularized a song:
- 67% of TikTok users are more likely to search for a song on music streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music after hearing it on TikTok.
Source: MRC data.
- More than 175 songs that trended on TikTok topped the Billboard Hot 100. These numbers were double as compared to the ones recorded in 2020.
Source: TikTok.
- Fleetwood Mac’s song “Dreams” was initially released in 1977. However, the song was recharted on Billboard in 2020 as it was trending on TikTok.
- 67% of the TikTok users are teens, and due to the app, they were hopping back onto the 1970s hit songs.
Source: Pew Research.
How Does TikTok Influence The Music Industry?
24% of the non-TikTok users discovered a new song on the platform and searched for it on a music streaming service.
At the same time, 29% of TikTok users said they purchased an artist’s merchandise after discovering them on TikTok or after discovering their songs.
Here is a table displaying the influence of TikTok on music popularity in the United States:
| Influence Of TikTok | Non-TikTok User | TikTok Users |
|---|---|---|
| Learned about an artist and followed them on social media | 25% | 54% |
| Searched for a new song on a music streaming site after listening to it on TikTok | 24% | 54% |
| Discovered an artist on TikTok that has now become a favorite. | 20% | 42% |
| Shared an artist’s content or music on social media. | 19% | 37% |
| Purchased an artist’s merchandise after discovering them on TikTok or after discovering their songs. | 15% | 29% |
| Attended the concert of the same artist more than once. | 8% | 17% |
| Met an artist in person | 8% | 17% |
Source: Statista.
Conclusion: TikTok Music Is No Longer Available
On September 24th, 2024, TikTok announced that it is discontinuing TikTok Music as it looks forward to focusing on its main product.
This big shift comes into consideration as TikTok partners with other music streaming apps like Spotify and Apple Music.
Moreover, TikTok announced that it would issue refunds to consumers whose subscription dates were extended beyond November 28th, and currently, the TikTok Music App is no longer accessible.
