TikTok has made a return to the US app stores of Apple and Google following a postponement of the ban by former President Donald Trump, extending the deadline to April 5. This decision comes after the platform went dark briefly last month as the previous ban deadline loomed.

The popular app, with over 170 million American users, faced a potential ban unless sold, but Trump's executive order provided a 75-day extension for compliance. Bloomberg reported that Apple and Google resumed allowing TikTok downloads after assurances from the Trump administration that the ban would not be enforced yet.

Originally signed into law by former President Joe Biden with bipartisan support in Congress, the ban mandated that TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, sell the US version of the app to a neutral party to avoid an outright ban, citing concerns about potential espionage and political manipulation by China.

Despite multiple accusations denied by both China and TikTok, the law banning the app was upheld by the Supreme Court. Trump's stance on TikTok shifted during his presidential campaign, where he expressed a fondness for the app, noting the billions of views his videos garnered.

TikTok's chief executive Shou Chew met with Trump post-election, exploring potential compromises. Trump suggested a joint ownership model, or selling the app to figures like Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison or billionaire Elon Musk. Other potential buyers included Frank McCourt, Kevin O'Leary, and YouTube star MrBeast, who expressed interest after being approached by investors.

The app's revival was marked by a popup message thanking Trump by name, signaling its return to millions of users in the US. Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing situation.