OpenTok - Safari Extension (iOS)

Maker

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I originally created this extension so I could watch my wife’s TikToks without needing to install TikTok myself. I decided to make it available for everyone based on many threads I’ve seen complaining about this same issue (ex. https://www.reddit.com/r/Tiktokh...). So far feedback has been positive, but let me know if you have any problems setting it up! Similar extensions could be made for other browsers as it's a basic js/css file at its core. Hope you enjoy!

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6mo ago

Tony Tong

Muku.ai

@kylejohnsonkj Love how a simple extension like this can make life so much easier. It's great to see something built from a personal need that resonates with others.

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6mo ago

Helen Xiong

Animate AI

@kylejohnsonkj Congrats on the launch, Kyle! 🎉 That’s such an interesting insight behind the project. It resonates with how people love to share experiences. Have you ever looked deeper into the psychology of why watching TikToks together feels so engaging in real life? Would love to hear your thoughts on how that influenced your approach to this extension!

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6mo ago

Kyle Johnson

OpenTok - Safari Extension (iOS)

Maker

@helen9 I have not looked into the research but am sure it would be fascinating! Sharing content is such an effective way of expressing your interests to others. Plus it's hard to deny sharing that little dopamine rush with people who you know would enjoy it too. :)

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6mo ago

Nika

minimalist phone: creating folders

Interesting – I am watching closely that drama around TikTok, the US ban and potentially the Canadian ban. Do you think that TikTok will "be legal" in these states? And how can this fact influence your tool? Would it be good/bad for you or without the effect?

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6mo ago

Kyle Johnson

OpenTok - Safari Extension (iOS)

Maker

@busmark_w_nika If the TikTok app gets banned I'm sure the web version would go too. I have nothing riding on this as it's a free extension, so if it can help people connect with others for the time being that's okay with me!

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6mo ago

Sam @CRANQ

I've had the exact same experience Kyle, although not with a wife but with friends - Makes a huge amount of sense to do this & I think you've really found a great market for this. Personally I loathe TikTok & try not to use it at all as it definitely is a time-sync, although I know this would be seriously popular. Best of luck with the launch!!

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6mo ago

Kyle Johnson

OpenTok - Safari Extension (iOS)

Maker

@cranqnow Funny enough my wife switched to Instagram Reels so my TikTok consumption has definitely dropped. Same content though, right? 😆 And thank you!

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6mo ago

Sam @CRANQ

@kylejohnsonkj 100% the same content lol, just through a filtration process I guess :))

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6mo ago

OpenTok - Safari Extension (iOS)

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