Chinese video-sharing app TikTok was the world's most downloaded app in 2020, overtaking Facebook and its messaging platforms, a survey has revealed. It managed to become the most downloaded app in the US in 2020, overtaking Facebook Messenger, the report added. In Asia, TikTok stood as the second-most downloaded app after Facebook. Overall, seven of the top 10 most downloaded apps in the world in 2020 are developed by US firms. And, four apps are owned by one single company, ranked among the top five--(Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger).

Source: Mint August 11, 2021 01:18 UTC