TIKTOK LAUNCHES £3.99 AD-FREE SUBSCRIPTION IN UK

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MON, MAY 11, 2026

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TikTok is rolling out TikTok Ad-Free, a paid subscription service for UK users aged 18 and over at £3.99 per month. The launch marks the first ad-free option offered in an English-speaking country following 2023 testing.

The new subscription will remove ads from users' feeds and prevent their data being used for advertising purposes. The service is available to users over 18 and will roll out over the coming months. Subscribers can switch between the paid plan and the free ad-supported version at any time through their preferences. The move aligns with UK data protection regulations, offering users an alternative to ad-based monetization. TikTok's approach follows similar models from competitors like YouTube and Instagram, which offer premium ad-free tiers. At approximately $5.40, the UK pricing undercuts YouTube Premium at £11.99 monthly but sits above Instagram's €9.99 ad-free plan in comparable markets.

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