Hyderabad, Jan. 28 -- TikTok users across the world faced disruptions on Sunday, January 25, leaving many without their usual doomscrolling fix. As frustration spread, a Palestinian-owned app, UpScrolled, began drawing attention as a possible alternative.

Users reported a range of problems on TikTok, from being unable to log in and persistent lag to difficulties reposting videos and accessing recommendations. According to outage trackers, reports peaked before 4 am on Sunday, when more than 36,000 complaints were logged. Even after the worst of the disruption passed, many said the app remained unstable, prompting them to look elsewhere.

Among several alternatives, UpScrolled quickly emerged as one of the most talked-about platforms. Lau...