TikTok is back in action in the US after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to delay the ban on the app. The Chinese-owned platform had gone dark for American users on Saturday evening due to a law banning it on national security grounds. However, Trump promised to issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period before the law's prohibitions take effect, allowing more time for a deal to be made.

TikTok thanked Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to its service providers, ensuring they would face no penalties for maintaining TikTok's availability. The app started working again on Sunday, and a popup message thanked Trump by name.

The law, upheld by the Supreme Court, required TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell its US operations to avoid a ban. Despite the law being in effect, it is expected that Trump's government will not enforce the ban if he issues an executive order.

Trump's decision significantly shifts from his previous stance on TikTok, as he had initially supported the ban. The app is wildly popular among millions of US users and has been a valuable tool for American political campaigns to reach younger voters.

The situation remains complex, with legal challenges and potential state-level bans still in play. However, TikTok users in the US can continue to enjoy the platform.