TikTok Logo and Icons
The TikTok logo features a musical note reflecting an association with music and video. Its minimalist design encapsulates a vibrant, creative community and gained cultural significance alongside TikTok’s rise.
What do TikTok icons mean?
The TikTok Live icons include the heart, Live badge, comment box, gift icon, share icon, user list, and face filters. Users can engage with their audience during live broadcasts, fostering creativity and fun.
The downvote button, a feature born from testing, allows community moderation and appears globally on comments next to the like button as a thumbs-down icon.
TikTok History and Features
Originally Douyin, TikTok was developed by ByteDance, founded by Zhang Yiming. Renamed TikTok, it was refined and released internationally in 2017, expanding its reach through the acquisition of musical.ly.
Features like the heart icon, comment box, and live broadcasting tools facilitate user engagement and creativity on TikTok, helping accounts get noticed online.
Navigating TikTok
- Home: Takes users to the home screen.
- Discover: Find new content.
- Post: Share directly.
- Inbox: Manage messages.
- Profile: Access user profile.
The blue checkmark signifies verified accounts, and the arrow enables direct content sharing.