What is Lemon8? Here's why this social app is rising in popularity again

A TikTok ban hangs over the US due to a bill signed into law in April 2024 that gives the federal government the authority to ban foreign apps it deems harmful to national security. TikTok is currently on the chopping block, awaiting a decision from the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on whether the law is constitutional.

While US users wait for TikTok's fate, some are exploring an app called Lemon8 to see if it can be the "next" TikTok. Lemon8 is not a new app; it received millions of downloads after its US launch in 2023. The hype for it died shortly after, but it's rising in popularity again.

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Some users describe Lemon8 as if "Instagram and Pinterest had a baby," comparing the app to ...