TikTok News & Updates for October 2025

TikTok Launches New Tools to Boost Creator Success on TikTok Shop

1 months ago

TikTok Shop provides tools to help creators grow and monetize, including a 30-day pilot program for new affiliates with 1,000-5,000 followers. The Creator Health Rating tracks account compliance, supported by personalized reports and policy quizzes. Video Pre-Check and Violation Snapshot tools help avoid and understand violations. The Promotion Performance Score measures promo quality and trust, aiding creators from beginner to advanced levels.

TikTok adds voice notes and image sharing to direct messages for richer chats

1 months ago

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TikTok now allows users to send voice notes up to 60 seconds and share up to nine images or videos in DMs, both in one-to-one and group chats. Users can edit shared media but cannot send images or videos as the first message. Safety features block nude images for users aged 16-18, with an option for adults to toggle this. These updates aim to enhance interaction beyond video sharing, aligning TikTok with other social apps.

TikTok Launches User-Submitted Fact-Checking Feature Community Notes in US

2 months ago

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TikTok has launched Footnotes, a user-submitted fact-checking feature in the U.S. that adds context to videos by allowing qualified users to write and rate informative notes. Nearly 80,000 users can contribute, with the system showing consensus-based helpful footnotes. Moderation combines automated and human review to ensure compliance with guidelines. This builds on TikTok's efforts to combat misinformation and promote media literacy.

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Markifact is a no-code marketing automation platform that lets users create AI-driven workflows for automating marketing tasks. Users can trigger workflows, connect apps, and track performance through a visual interface. The platform offers pre-built templates, integrates with various marketing tools, and supports team collaboration.

TikTok unveils new safety features for creators families and digital well-being

2 months ago

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TikTok introduces new trust and safety features for teens, families, creators, and the community. Family Pairing now notifies parents when teens post and shows privacy settings. Well-being Missions encourage balanced digital habits. Creators get tools like Creator Care Mode to filter comments, mute features on LIVE, Content Check Lite, Creator Inbox, and Chat Room. Footnotes pilot adds context to videos in the U.S.

TikTok adds YouTube Music to Add to Music App for seamless song saves

2 months ago

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TikTok has integrated YouTube Music into its Add to Music App feature, allowing users to save songs discovered on TikTok directly to their YouTube Music playlist. This aims to strengthen connections between artists and fans and boost music streaming. Users can select YouTube Music as their default streaming service for saving tracks. Since its 2024 launch, Add to Music App has generated over a billion track saves globally.

TikTok Introduces In-App Post Scheduling Feature

2 months ago

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TikTok now offers an in-app post scheduling feature allowing users to plan and schedule content directly within the app. Users can select a specific time and date for their posts through the creation interface, eliminating the need to post manually. This provides creators more flexibility and helps maintain consistent posting schedules across time zones.

TikTok Shop launches ShopLocallyMade campaign to highlight regional small businesses

3 months ago

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TikTok Shop launched ShopLocallyMade, a campaign until July 2, 2025, spotlighting regional small businesses with strong community ties. It began in Seattle with Pike Place Fish Market as the first seafood seller. The campaign promotes local storytelling, authentic products, and supports small businesses through live events, creator challenges, and in-app features, encouraging shoppers to buy with purpose and support local economies.

TikTok Launches Countdown Bidding Auction Feature on TikTok Shop

3 months ago

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TikTok Shop introduced Countdown Bidding, an auction feature for collectibles and pre-owned luxury items, where shoppers bid live during seller broadcasts. Listings are "auction only" with no cart option. Sellers set starting bids and timeframes; highest bidder wins and pays after live ends. Shoppers must pre-qualify, and sellers must meet quality standards. Price cap raised to $13,000. Returns are limited, and promotions don't apply.

TikTok Reports 120 Percent Surge in In-Stream Shopping in US and Beyond

3 months ago

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TikTok Shop sales in the US grew 120% since its 2023 launch, expanding to Mexico, Brazil, and Europe. It offers 70 million products in 750 categories, with top sellers in womenswear, beauty, health, sports, and electronics. Discovery e-commerce via videos and livestreams drives engagement, with 83% finding new products. Small businesses saw 70% sales growth, supported by tools like the A.C.E. framework. Safety investments near $1 billion.

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