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TechCrunch May 11, 2026 at 14:05 Startups Rising Hot

TikTok launches an ad-free subscription plan in the UK

Users who sign up for the plan won’t see ads on TikTok, and their data won’t be used for advertising purposes.

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May 11, 2026 at 14:05 TechCrunch

TikTok launches an ad-free subscription plan in the UK

Users who sign up for the plan won’t see ads on TikTok, and their data won’t be used for advertising purposes.

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The timing is notable. PayPal, which owns Venmo, is restructuring to spin Venmo off as a standalone business unit — a move widely seen as laying the groundwork for a potential s...

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