Nearly a day after TikTok’s dramatic return to U.S. users following a standoff with the federal government, another popular ByteDance-owned service, CapCut, remains inaccessible in the United States. The video-editing app, widely used by TikTok creators, has been swept up in the same legal battle that required ByteDance to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban.

The Situation So Far

As of Monday morning, visitors attempting to access CapCut are met with a message explaining that the app has been affected by the new law targeting ByteDance. The legislation does not explicitly force ByteDance to shut down, but it imposes severe penalties on app stores hosting ByteDance apps. Lawmakers cite national security concerns over Beijing’s potential influence on the company.

In response, ByteDance has reportedly blocked U.S. users from its apps, including CapCut and other services like the digital card game Marvel Snap. This differs from TikTok’s approach, which returned to U.S. app stores Sunday afternoon after being temporarily blocked. Notably, TikTok’s comeback was accompanied by a new greeting that credited “President Trump’s efforts” for bringing the app back online, following his announcement of plans to grant TikTok an extension via executive order.

What About CapCut?

The future of CapCut in the United States remains uncertain. Even if TikTok finds a U.S.-compliant buyer, it’s unclear whether CapCut would be included in the deal. For now, U.S. users are left in limbo. The app’s current message states that CapCut is “working to restore our service,” but no timeline has been provided. Additionally, there’s no word on whether refunds will be issued to subscribers. ByteDance has yet to comment on the matter.

Rising Competition

As ByteDance grapples with these challenges, competitors are seizing the opportunity. Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms, recently announced the launch of “Edits,” a new video-editing tool that has been described as a CapCut clone. The timing of this announcement adds another layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama.

What’s Next?

With ByteDance apps like CapCut and Marvel Snap still dark in the U.S., the situation remains fluid. President Trump’s executive order could offer a temporary reprieve, but the long-term future of ByteDance services in the country is far from clear. For now, CapCut users and other ByteDance app enthusiasts are left wondering if—and when—they’ll regain access to their favorite tools.

Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.