breakthrough stars
They started with an idea, then created a phenomenon. Here are the TikTok creators, artists, and public figures who broke out and hit new heights this year.
Global breakthrough stars
Did you know?
Technology, fashion and education are the content categories that saw most breakthrough stars on the rise in 2021.
Breakthrough stars in Canada
Year on TikTok Press Kit
Download the Year on TikTok Press Kit and find out more about what made this year 2021-of-a-kind.
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Year on TikTok Music Report
Discover the hits, artists, and music moments from around the world in 2021.
Year on TikTok for Brands and Marketers
Let’s look back on the brands that embraced authenticity, entertained us and unlocked real-world opportunity through the power of discovery and community in 2021.