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TikTok layoffs, tracked in full.
TikTok has cut 2,160 jobs across 10 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Aug 5, 2026, affecting 250 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
2,160
Most recent round
Aug 5, 2026
250
Layoff rounds
Tracked
10
Industry share
Cumulative
2.9%
Complete timeline · 10 verified rounds
Every TikTok layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Aug 52026
TikTok Lays Off 250 Employees in Nashville
TikTok is laying off 250 employees as it shutters its Nashville office. The reduction includes staff working in content moderation roles.
250
Moderate
Jul 12026
TikTok to cut around 300 jobs in Ireland
TikTok is reportedly planning to cut approximately 300 positions from its Irish workforce. The company currently employs over 2,000 people in the country.
300
—
IE
Moderate
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01Los Angeles4 ROUNDS · US1,060
- #02Dublin3 ROUNDS · US550
- #03Nashville1 ROUND · US250
- #04London1 ROUND · US0
Frequently asked
Questions about TikTok layoffs.
How many people has TikTok laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 2,160 job cuts across 10 layoff rounds at TikTok since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were TikTok's most recent layoffs?+
TikTok's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on August 5, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of TikTok's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for TikTok — we don't have a confirmed peak headcount figure. The total cut figure above reflects all verified rounds in our dataset.
Which teams were affected by TikTok layoffs?+
Based on tracked WARN filings and disclosures, Content Moderation appears most frequently across TikTok's layoff rounds. Scroll up to the divisions breakdown for the full picture.
Where does TikTok layoff data come from?+
Our data combines WARN Act government filings (mandatory for US employers cutting 50+ workers with 60-day notice), SEC 8-K corporate disclosures, and verified news reports. Each event is assigned a verification tier. See our methodology for full standards.
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