Looking for that one video that you saw a couple of days ago, but you just can’t find it? As one of the most popular apps in the world, TikTok’s got you covered. In March 2022, TikTok launched a new feature called “TikTok Watch History”.
As the name suggests, this feature will show you all the videos that you have watched on TikTok. So there’s no more losing videos and searching everywhere to find them. You can find your lost videos in a couple of simple steps and repost them, make a TikTok stitch, or do a duet with them.
What Is TikTok Watch History?
TikTok watch history is a record of all the videos you’ve watched and interacted with on the platform. This includes:
- Videos You’ve Watched in Full: Any video you watched from start to finish will appear in your history.
- Videos You’ve Scrolled Past: Even if you only glanced at a video, it might be logged.
- Videos You’ve Paused On: Pausing a video can also trigger it to be added to your history.
Using this data, you can view all the videos you’ve watched in the past 180 days in chronological order.
On TikTok watch history you can filter your watched videos by date. You can set the day on all dates, yesterday, last week, last month, or just choose a specific date on the calendar.
Also, you can delete the history of your watched videos if you want to, but you have to delete your whole watch history, you can’t just remove a video from it. It’s all or nothing.
Now let’s see where we can find this feature on our phones.
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Where Is TikTok Watch History On iPhone and Android?
You can access TikTok watch history by going to your profile, tapping the menu button, selecting ‘Settings and Privacy’, then ‘Activity Center’, and finally ‘Watch History’.
Can I Filter My TikTok Watch History and Search for Specific Videos?
No, TikTok doesn’t have a built-in search function for your watched videos. You don’t have options to filter your history by category. But you can filter the videos you’ve watched by date.
Now, let’s see how to find your history of watched videos on TikTok PC.
Where Is TikTok Watch History on PC?
TikTok doesn’t currently offer a direct way to view your watch history on a PC, this feature is primarily designed for mobile users.
If you need your watch history on PC, you can either request your data on TikTok or type a period (.) in the search bar. Here’s how to do these workarounds:
- Requesting Your Data:
Go to your TikTok profile settings and look for a data download option. Then, request your data, which will include your watch history. This might take some time to process.
- Using the Search Bar Trick:
Try typing a period (.) in the TikTok search bar. This might bring up some recently watched videos.
Wrapping Up
To wrap things up, if you ever watched a video but forgot to save it, you can find it on your TikTok watch history. You can find it in your ‘Activity Center’ in ‘Settings and Privacy’. Also, don’t search for your watch history on your PC, TikTok still hasn’t put this feature in the desktop version. Remember, videos will be removed from your watch history after 180 days.
FAQs
Now let’s answer some frequently asked questions on this subject:
Q1. How Do I Find My TikTok Watch History?
To find your TikTok watch history:
- Go to your profile and tap the three lines on the top right side of the screen
- Select ‘Settings and Privacy’
- Tap ‘Activity Center’.
- Choose ‘Watch History’.
Q2. How to Find a TikTok Video You Watched But Didn’t Like?
You can find these videos in your watch history on TikTok. Go to ‘Setting and Privacy’, then ‘Activity Center’, and finally ‘Watch History’.
Q3. How to Find a TikTok Video You Lost?
- Czech your watch history
- Use the TikTok search bar with keywords
- Search for the video using a specific sound or hashtag
Q4. How Do I Go Back to the Last Video on TikTok?
Simply swipe down on your For You Page to return to the previous video on TikTok.
Q5. How Long Is TikTok Watch History Saved?
TikTok typically saves your watch history for around 180 days. But this time frame can vary slightly.
Q6. Can I See Who Views My TikTok Watch History?
No, TikTok doesn’t provide information about who views your watch history. It’s a private record accessible only to you.
Q7. Does Clearing TikTok Watch History Affect Recommendations?
Not so much. Cleating your watch history might influence the TikTok algorithm’s recommendations to some extent. However the app uses many other factors for recommendations, so the impact might not be significant.
Q8. Can I Download My TikTok Watch History?
You can download all your data on TikTok, but TikTok doesn’t offer a direct way to download your watch history as a separate file.
Q9. My TikTok Watch History Is Empty, Why?
An empty watch history could mean:
- You’ve recently created your TikTok account.
- You’ve cleared your watch history
- There might be a temporary issue with the app.
Q10. How Do I Fix TikTok Watch History Not Loading?
Try these steps:
- Check your internet connection.
- Close and reopen the app.
- Restart your phone.
- Update TikTok.
