In the wake of TikTok’s temporary disappearance, Chinese app Xiaohongshu—better known as RedNote in the U.S.—quickly seized the opportunity, soaring to the top spot in both Apple and Google Play stores. It’s as if, when the big brother vanishes, the lesser siblings are all too eager to step into the spotlight, filling the void with their presence. Seems in this world, as long as there’s demand, there’s always a ‘hero’ ready to step in.