Users Uninstall TikTok and Choose Competitor App UpScrolled

Frustration with TikTok Leads Users to Opt for New App

TikTok users are uninstalling the app in large numbers, driven by significant technical issues. An analysis by Sensor Tower indicates a **150%** increase in TikTok uninstalls in the United States over the last three months.

This data was reported by CNBC. Meanwhile, the number of daily active users (DAUs) on TikTok increased by only about **2%** during the same period. The company attributes performance issues to a **power outage** at one of its data centers, creating uncertainties about the continuity of its functionalities.

Rise of UpScrolled as an Alternative

In response to the difficulties faced by TikTok, the **UpScrolled** app has surged in popularity, achieving the **ninth position** in the US App Store. UpScrolled is also the **second most popular app** among social networks, only behind Threads, created by Meta.

Since the announcement of TikTok's new venture, UpScrolled recorded approximately **41,000** downloads from Thursday to Saturday of last week. After its launch in June, the app has totaled around **140,000** downloads on the Apple and Google app stores.

UpScrolled's Response to Sudden User Surge

The rapid growth in downloads has led the UpScrolled team to ask new users for patience due to occasional server issues. "We are a small team, building what large tech companies have failed to be," they wrote in a message on social media.

UpScrolled, developed by Issam Hijazi, offers features similar to Instagram, allowing for the sharing of photos and short videos. Its standard feed displays posts in chronological order and also suggests content based on user interactions.

Opportunity for New Short Video Apps

This scenario marks a curious moment in the social media industry, where turmoil with TikTok has prioritized the growth of emerging alternatives. Other apps, such as **RedNote**, have experienced spikes in popularity during TikTok crises, albeit temporarily.

With the new operational guidelines of TikTok and user frustrations, UpScrolled positions itself as a platform that promises greater freedom of expression: "We changed this by ensuring that each post has a fair chance of being seen," the app team states on its website.

This situation suggests that as users seek alternatives, the short video app market could diversify, offering more options outside the control of major corporations. The public's reaction to UpScrolled may determine whether this trend will continue to grow.