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douyin · v8.4.0,7044145585217083655,444881651 • auto-updates

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Social software for creating music short videos

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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v8.4.0,7044145585217083655,444881651
18d ago8.3.0,7044145585217083655,432763571→8.4.0,7044145585217083655,444881651
1mo ago8.2.0,7044145585217083655,420287573→8.3.0,7044145585217083655,432763571
1mo ago8.1.1,7044145585217083655,412317310→8.2.0,7044145585217083655,420287573
1mo ago8.0.0,7044145585217083655,395955654→8.1.1,7044145585217083655,412317310
2mo ago7.9.0,7044145585217083655,383001056→8.0.0,7044145585217083655,395955654
2mo ago7.8.0,7044145585217083655,357144074→7.9.0,7044145585217083655,383001056
3mo ago7.7.0,7044145585217083655,344418764→7.8.0,7044145585217083655,357144074
4mo ago7.6.0,7044145585217083655,335297983→7.7.0,7044145585217083655,344418764
5mo ago7.5.1,7044145585217083655,325923913→7.6.0,7044145585217083655,335297983
5mo ago7.4.0,7044145585217083655,316751965→7.5.1,7044145585217083655,325923913

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Douyin is a social media app for creating and sharing short music videos, offering creative tools and music integration for content creators. It's particularly popular in China and targets users interested in music, dance, and creative expression.

Enables users to create, edit, and share short-form music videos with creative effects and filters.

Maturity: The project is well-maintained with active GitHub contributions and a strong community following.

Community: Hacker News discussions highlight concerns around privacy, security, and content restrictions in China. No mentions found on Reddit.

Pros

  • + Rich music and video editing tools for creative expression
  • + Large community and active development
  • + Open-source with a strong GitHub presence

Cons

  • - Known iOS performance issues with video transitions
  • - Content restrictions in certain regions

GitHub

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VueLast commit: Feb 11, 2026

Community Mentions

hackernews
Oct 2022 TikTok vs. Douyin: A Security and Privacy Analysis
hackernews
Mar 2021 TikTok vs. Douyin: A Security and Privacy Analysis
hackernews
Mar 2021 TikTok vs. Douyin a Security and Privacy Analysis
hackernews
Jul 2020 Foreigners are banned from appearing in Douyin livestreams without permission
hackernews
Apr 2020 Douyin, TikTok in China, bans livestreams speaking Cantonese instead of Mandarin
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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