TikTok went dark for users in the US late Saturday as the app notified users of the ban, which took effect days before President-elect Trump's inauguration.

Users who tried to use the app on Saturday night received this message: “Unfortunately, TikTok is currently unavailable. The law banning TikTok has gone into effect in the US. Unfortunately, this means you cannot use TikTok for now.”

The app gave a shout-out to Trump, saying, “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to restore TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!”

The TikTok app was not available in Apple and Google's app stores as of 10:50 p.m. EST because TikTok's China-based parent company, ByteDance, is prohibited from offering the app under a bipartisan law signed by President Biden last spring. sell the platform by Sunday or face a US ban. Internet hosting services are also prohibited from offering service to American users.

TikTok on Saturday told users it was no longer available due to the US ban, while President-elect Trump said he was working on a solution. (TikTok / Fox News)

Lawmakers in Congress who support the law argue the measure is necessary to protect national security and prevent Americans from consuming what they describe as propaganda from foreign enemies.

A few hours ago, the program warned users The law banning TikTok will take effect on Sunday.

Management noted that the ban would “force” the company to make its services “temporarily unavailable”.

A screenshot of Saturday's update on the TikTok app. (Fox News Digital / Fox News)

“We are working to restore service in the US as soon as possible and appreciate your support,” the statement said. “Please follow us.”

The White House said this week Biden did not plan to apply The ban will apply to Trump, who takes office on Monday.

The social media platform He said Sunday would be “dark” without a “definitive” announcement from the Biden administration.

“The statements made by both sides today Biden White House and the Department of Justice failed to provide the necessary clarity and certainty to service providers who are integral to making TikTok accessible to more than 170 million Americans,” TikTok X said in a statement.

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The TikTok app logo is displayed on the iPhone. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis/AP Newsroom)

But White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed TikTok's request as “stupid” and said there was “no reason for TikTok or other companies to act in the next few days before the Trump administration takes office.”

ByteDance had nine months to sell TikTok to an approved buyer, but opted to take legal action alongside TikTok.

USA The Supreme Court affirmed on Friday Fox News Digital reports that the law cites national security risks due to its ties to China.

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Trump said he would “need to review” the ban before making a decision and would “most likely” extend TikTok's 90-day extension from Jan. 19 after taking office. If there is an extension, Trump said it would “probably” be announced on Monday.

Trump said he would “most likely” give TikTok a 90-day extension. (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

The law allows the current president to extend the deadline by 90 days if the sale goes ahead, even though ByteDance has previously said it would not sell TikTok.

In a video Friday, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew thanked Trump for his “commitment to work with us to find a solution that keeps TikTok available in the United States. This is a strong stance against the First Amendment and arbitrary censorship.”

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While Trump said during the presidential campaign that he would “never ban TikTok” after joining the platform, he led calls for a ban during his first term in office.

Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.