Initial release | July 2020 |
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Operating system | Android, iOS |
Type | Video sharing |
License | Proprietary software |
Website | clapperapp |
Clapper is an American short-form video-hosting service headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It was founded in 2020 by Edison Chen as an alternative for TikTok for mature audiences. The app is functionally similar to TikTok and includes tipping and e-commerce features.
Following an influx of far-right content in early 2021, Clapper strengthened its moderation practices. It achieved 2 million monthly active users by 2023, and the number of downloads increased after an US bill that would potentially ban TikTok in the country was signed in 2024.