TikTok is a bustling hub with hundreds of millions of users, and the community keeps growing by the day. If you’re on TikTok, chances are you’re eager to build a solid fanbase. And just like in the real world, everyone is always curious about how many TikTokers are checking out their profiles.
We all love getting insights into our popularity, and TikTok isn’t exempt. Thankfully, the TikTok feature ‘Profile View History’ allows users to keep tabs on who checks their profile. So, in this piece, we’ll talk about everything you need to know about the TikTok view history feature.
What is TikTok view History
The TikTok view history is a feature that tells you how many times people have checked out your profile in the last 30 days. It’s like a popularity meter that shows how interested others are in your profile.
When someone clicks on your username or picture on TikTok, they land on your profile page. There, they can see your profile picture, a bio, and a grid of your videos. Each time this happens, it counts as one profile view.
The good news is that TikTok allows creators to turn this feature on or off.
How to turn TikTok Profile view history on or off
By default, the profile view history setting is turned off. This allows creators the flexibility to control their profile view history. It’s as simple as toggling a switch in your privacy settings or on your profile views page.
Here’s how you can manage your Profile view history settings on TikTok:
1. From Settings page
To control your Profile view history, follow these steps:
- Open your TikTok app and tap on your Profile icon located at the bottom right corner;
- Next, tap the three-line menu icon at the top right to access your settings;
- From the settings menu, select “Settings and Privacy”
- Then, tap on “Privacy” and navigate to “Profile views”
- You’ll see a toggle icon next to “Profile view history.” Tap it to turn the setting on or off.
2. From the Profile views page
Alternatively, you can manage your Profile view history directly from your Profile views page:
- Open the TikTok app and tap on “Inbox” at the bottom;
- If you receive a notification that someone has viewed your profile, tap on that notification;
- This will take you to your Profile views page, where you can see who has visited your profile;
- In the top right corner of the page, you’ll find a ‘Settings’ icon; tap on it;
- You’ll then see the toggle icon next to “Profile view history” – tap it to turn the setting on or off.
These simple steps ensure that creators can easily manage their Profile view history settings on TikTok according to their preferences.
Is the profile view history available for all TikTok accounts?
While the Profile View is available for TikTok users, not all accounts can use the feature. To access the profile view history, your follower count must be under 5,000, and creators must be at least 16 years old.
What happens when you turn off the TikTok Profile view?
When you turn off your TikTok profile view history, you lose the ability to see which users have visited your TikTok profile. This means you lose insight into who might be interested in your content or who’s engaging with your profile.
Similarly, other users won’t be able to see if you’ve visited their profiles. This adds a layer of privacy to your TikTok activity, as your interactions with other profiles remain confidential. It allows you to browse profiles without leaving a digital trail that others can follow, giving you more control over how you engage with the platform.
It’s a trade-off between privacy and visibility within the TikTok community.
Is my TikTok Profile view history public?
No, your TikTok profile view history is private and not visible to other users. This means other users can not see the list of people who visited your profile. However, if a user gets access to your password or account details, they may be able to access your profile view history and all your TikTok activity.
Will a private TikTok account show up on the profile view history?
Simply setting your account to private won’t cut it when it comes to Profile views. Even if your account is set to private, you can still appear in someone else’s profile view history if they have enabled profile view history tracking.
To truly fly under the radar, the key is to turn off your profile view history. This means your name won’t show up in the list of visitors on other accounts. Alternatively, if you manage to gather more than 5,000 followers, you can kiss this feature goodbye altogether.
In the end
TikTok profile views play a crucial role in measuring your presence on the platform. However, keep in mind that it’s a two-way sword. When enabled, you will be able to see who visits your profile, and others will also be able to know when you visit their profile.