How to Reset Your TikTok Algorithm

If you find that your TikTok feed is no longer showing the content you enjoy, or if you're simply looking to refresh the content suggestions, resetting your TikTok algorithm can help. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to reset your TikTok algorithm to ensure you get the most relevant content.

1. Understanding TikTok’s Algorithm
TikTok’s algorithm is designed to show you content based on your interactions. This includes videos you like, share, or comment on, as well as the content you create. It also takes into account the type of content you watch and how long you watch it. Over time, TikTok learns your preferences and tailors your feed accordingly.

2. Clear Your Watch History
To start fresh, you can clear your watch history. Here’s how:

• Open TikTok and go to your profile by tapping the "Profile" icon at the bottom right.
• Tap the three dots or the "Menu" icon in the top right corner to access settings.
• Select "Privacy" and then tap on "Clear Watch History". This will remove the history of videos you’ve watched, which can help in resetting your algorithm.

3. Unfollow and Re-follow Accounts
Another effective method is to unfollow the accounts you currently follow and then re-follow them. This will reset the influence these accounts have on your feed.

• Go to your profile and tap on "Following".
• Unfollow the accounts you no longer want to influence your feed.
• Re-follow the accounts after a few days to help the algorithm learn your current preferences.

4. Interact with New Content
Engage with new types of content to shift your feed’s focus.

• Like, comment, and share videos that match the new interests you want to explore.
• Search for hashtags and topics that interest you and watch videos related to them.
  By doing this, you signal to TikTok that you are interested in different types of content.

5. Use the "Not Interested" Option
If there are specific videos or types of content that you no longer want to see, use the "Not Interested" option.

• Long press on a video and select "Not Interested" from the options.
  This will help TikTok understand your preferences better and reduce similar content in your feed.

6. Create New Content
Creating new content that reflects your current interests can also help reset your algorithm.

• Post videos related to the new interests you have.
• Engage with comments and interact with other users’ content in the new niche.
  TikTok’s algorithm takes into account the content you create, and by doing this, you influence what is shown to you.

7. Update the App
Ensure that you are using the latest version of TikTok.

• Go to your app store and check for updates.
  Updating the app can sometimes fix glitches or issues that may affect the algorithm.

8. Log Out and Log Back In
Sometimes, logging out and logging back into your TikTok account can refresh your algorithm.

• Go to Settings and select "Log Out".
• Log back in after a few minutes.
  This action can help in refreshing the algorithm’s learning process.

9. Contact TikTok Support
If you’ve tried all the above methods and still find issues, you can contact TikTok support for assistance.

• Go to Settings and select "Report a Problem".
• Describe your issue and follow the prompts to submit your request.

By following these steps, you can effectively reset your TikTok algorithm and enjoy a refreshed feed with content that aligns with your current interests.