The fall and rise of TikTok (traffic)

This post analyzes the impact of the US ban on TikTok on DNS traffic, detailing the timeline of service disruption and restoration. It highlights how Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver and autonomous system data provided real-time insights into the traffic drop and subsequent recovery. The post also details the surge in DNS traffic for TikTok alternatives like RedNote (Xiaohongshu) in the US and globally, showcasing Cloudflare's ability to track shifts in internet usage patterns due to geopolitical events and regulatory actions.