In the days when TikTok's CEO testified before the US Congress about the use of data of people who use TikTok, an alternative platform, Lemon8, was first rumored.
Multiple creators have described the app as "if Pinterest and Instagram had a baby, with TikTok's algorithm." Some compared it to TikTok circa 2020, and many bloggers urged their followers to open an account on Lemon8.
As it turned out, the app was not just a casual alternative to TikTok. Lemon8 is a platform that was founded by TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. So, in the long run, Lemon8 is an alternative for any country that bans the use of TikTok.
Lemon8 is similar to Instagram and Pinterest and has been liked by people who did not support Instagram's policy of prioritizing videos as a way to compete with TikTok.
Lemon8 users can upload photos focusing on lifestyle, fashion, homes, travel, etc., but cannot send messages or tag other users in posts. At the moment, it is only accessible in a few countries, such as the US and the UK. Later, if it succeeds, it is possible that it will spread throughout the world.
