4 Ways to Fix TikTok Search Not Working

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Quick Fixes

Fix 1: See if the TikTok Account Is Banned

Are you looking for a specific account on TikTok and failing to find it? The person may have deleted the account on TikTok. Sometimes, TikTok also shadowbans the account from search results to limit their reach. If a TikTok account repeatedly violates the company’s guidelines and rules, it may end up with such a treatment.

When you search for a specific term on TikTok, the app showcases top results, including videos, users, sounds, and hashtags. You can use the built-in filters to narrow down search results. Here’s how.

Step 1:LaunchTikTokand search for a video, sound, or user at the top.

Step 2:You can use thetop menuto keep the search results limited to videos, users, sounds, or hashtags. Tap thethree horizontal dotsmenu in the top-right corner and selectFilters.

You can sort search results by video category, like count, date posted, and more. HitApplyand find what you are looking for.

Fix 3: Try Searching for a Video in TikTok History

TikTok stores your watch history by default. You can find your recently viewed videos from the Settings menu. Here’s what you need to do.

Step 1:Launch TikTok and go to yourprofile. Tap thehamburger menuat the top-right corner and openSettings and privacy.

Step 2:Open theActivity center. Next, tapWatch historyand go over yourrecently viewed videoson TikTok.

You can also access your comment and search history from the same menu.

Fix 4: Check Network Connection

When you use TikTok on a slow network connection, you may face issues finding relevant results. You should temporarily enable the Airplane mode and disable it after some time. If the network issues persist on your phone, reset the network settings and try again.

Refer our guide onresetting network settings on Android and iPhone.

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Last updated on 20 August, 2024

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