TikTok Now Has a Paid Plan in the UK

May 11, 2026, 14:05
UKTechnology

Introduction

TikTok has a new paid plan for people in the United Kingdom. Users can pay money to stop seeing ads.

Main Body

People aged 18 and older can pay £3.99 every month. This plan removes ads from the 'For You' page. However, users still see some videos from creators who are paid. TikTok does this because of UK laws. The law says companies must ask users before they take personal data. Now, users can choose: they can pay money or they can let TikTok use their data for ads. Many apps now do this. Some people have money to buy privacy. Other people do not have money. These people must let the app use their data to use the service for free.

Conclusion

TikTok is starting this plan in the UK. We do not know if other countries will have it.

Learning

The 'Can' Pattern

In this text, we see the word can used many times. We use it to talk about options or things that are possible.

Examples from the text:

  • Users can pay money.
  • Users can choose.
  • People can let TikTok use data.

How to use it: Subject + can + Action (Verb)

  • I can speak English.
  • You can buy the plan.
  • We can use the app.

Money Words

Look at these words used to talk about cost:

  • Paid →\rightarrow When you give money for something.
  • Free →\rightarrow When you give zero money.
  • Buy →\rightarrow To get something by paying.

Simple Comparison: Paid plan →\rightarrow £\pounds3.99/month Free service →\rightarrow £\pounds0/month

Vocabulary Learning

TikTok
A social media app for short videos
Example:I use TikTok to watch short videos.
paid
Requiring money to use
Example:The subscription is paid with a credit card.
plan
An arrangement or schedule
Example:She signed up for a new plan at the store.
users
People who use a service
Example:The users are happy with the new features.
money
Currency used for buying
Example:He saved some money for a trip.
ads
Advertisements shown on a site
Example:The ads on the site are annoying.
month
A period of about 30 days
Example:We will meet again next month.
page
A screen or part of a website
Example:The page was full of colorful images.
creators
People who make videos or content
Example:The creators shared their stories online.
law
A rule that must be followed
Example:The law protects everyone's rights.
companies
Businesses that sell products or services
Example:The companies are hiring new staff.
ask
To request information or help
Example:Please ask me if you need help.
personal
Relating to an individual
Example:He keeps his personal information safe.
data
Information collected and stored
Example:The data shows a rise in sales.
choose
To pick one option
Example:You can choose the color you like.
privacy
Protection of personal information
Example:She values her privacy at work.
app
A small software program
Example:Download the app to start playing.
service
Help or function provided to users
Example:The service is free for basic users.
countries
Nations around the world
Example:Many countries have different rules.