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TikTok layoffs, tracked in full.
TikTok has cut 1,610 jobs across 8 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Aug 22, 2025.
Total since 2020
All time
1,610
Most recent round
Aug 22, 2025
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Layoff rounds
Tracked
8
Industry share
Cumulative
3.0%
Complete timeline · 8 verified rounds
Every TikTok layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01Los Angeles4 ROUNDS · US1,060
- #02Dublin3 ROUNDS · US550
- #03London1 ROUND · US0
Frequently asked
Questions about TikTok layoffs.
How many people has TikTok laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 1,610 job cuts across 8 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 22, 2025. 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?+
Team-level data for TikTok is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
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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