Live.ly
| Live.ly | |
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| Initial release | iOS July 24, 2016 Android September 12, 2016 |
| Final release | August 2, 2018
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| Preview release | May 2016
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| Successor | TikTok |
| Type | Live streaming |
| License | Proprietary software with terms of use |
Live.ly (pronounced "Lively", stylized as live.ly) was a live-streaming service created by Musical.ly in 2016, headquartered in Shanghai with an American office in San Francisco. It allowed users to stream live videos, interact through chat, and send virtual gifts, which streamers could monetize. Following its launch, the app amassed over 40 million active users by late 2016. In 2018, after ByteDance acquired Musical.ly, Live.ly was merged with TikTok, resulting in its shutdown.