TikTok’s latest transparency disclosure under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) shows the platform is still adding users across the bloc, according to a report from Social Media Today. The filing, dated late August 2026, indicates that monthly active users in the EU have continued to climb, maintaining the momentum the platform has seen over the past year. That growth is notable because it arrives alongside a significant reduction in TikTok’s moderation workforce—a cut that has been in place since 2024.

For creators, this mixed signal matters on two fronts. First, a larger EU audience means more potential reach for content distributed in the region, especially for creators who rely on cross-border viewership. Second, the shrinking moderation team raises questions about how consistently TikTok will enforce its community guidelines, handle reported content, and respond to copyright or safety disputes. Under the DSA, platforms face strict requirements for content moderation, transparency, and risk management, and any lapses could lead to regulatory penalties—or changes in how the algorithm surfaces content.

The disclosure itself is a legal requirement, not a marketing move. The DSA obliges major platforms to publish detailed data on user numbers, moderation actions, and systemic risks every six months. TikTok’s continued user growth in the EU suggests the platform remains a dominant force in the region, but the staffing cuts could strain its ability to meet compliance deadlines or handle spikes in harmful content reports. For creators, this could mean slower response times on takedown appeals or more aggressive automated moderation, which sometimes flags legitimate content by mistake.

From a business perspective, the EU is a high-value market for creator monetization, with strong brand deals and a mature advertising ecosystem. A stable or growing user base is good news for those investing in TikTok-specific content there. However, creators should stay alert to any shifts in moderation behavior or policy enforcement, as these can directly affect video visibility, account standing, and revenue. The DSA’s transparency reports are a useful tool for tracking those changes, and this latest filing suggests the platform’s expansion is outpacing its operational capacity.

No specific figures were disclosed in the source summary, so exact user counts or moderation staffing numbers remain unclear. But the trend line is clear: TikTok is still growing in Europe, even as it trims the teams responsible for keeping the platform safe. For now, creators should treat the EU as a viable growth market—while keeping an eye on how TikTok balances scale with responsibility under regulatory scrutiny.