TikTok Alternative Skylight Soars To 380K+ Users After TikTok US Deal Finalized
Skylight, a TikTok alternative built on open-source tech, hits 380K+ users amid U.S. ownership changes at TikTok.
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TikTok Alternative Skylight Soars To 380K+ Users After TikTok US Deal Finalized
Skylight App Surges Past 380K Users as TikTok Alternative A new short-form video app is riding a wave of user migration sparked by TikTok’s recent U.S. ownership shakeup—and it’s gaining serious traction. Skylight , built on the open-source AT Protocol, has now surpassed 380,000 users , with over 150,000 videos uploaded and daily engagement metrics tripling in just 24 hours. For users seeking a privacy-conscious, decentralized alternative to TikTok, Skylight is emerging as a compelling option. But what’s behind this sudden surge, and can it sustain momentum? Credit: Skylight Why Users Are Flocking to Skylight After TikTok’s Ownership Shift The catalyst came on January 22, 2026, when TikTok announced the formation of TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC , a new entity created to comply with long-standing U.S. regulatory demands. Under the deal, ByteDance—the Chinese parent company—now holds less than 20% ownership of TikTok’s American operations, with the remainder controlled by a consortium of U.S.…
