You know TikTok! The app that lets you put on a hat and lip-sync to your favorite song while making funny faces and doing weird things with your hair. OK, so maybe it’s not the most serious thing in the world, but it’s still a lot of fun—and it can also be a great way to connect with other people online, and even get paid while doing it!
Whether you’re an ardent TikTok user or you’ve just started using the platform, you’ve definitely noticed TikTok likes are one of its essential features alongside comments, mentions, hashtags, and reactions.
TikTok likes are important to the social network because it sends signals to the creator to show them the video is valuable to their audience and increases engagement.
Need some help understanding how the TikTok likes feature works? Here are some tips to help you find your likes, evaluate the popularity of other TikTok videos, and learn a little more about how to add or remove a like from a video.
What Does Liking a Video on TikTok Do?
Liking a video on TikTok is a simple way to show support for the creator of that content.
In addition to providing feedback on videos, liking can also help creators know how much their audience enjoys their content. When you like a video, it sends a signal to the creator that you enjoy their work and want more of it.
Also, similar to other social media platforms, likes play an integral role in the TikTok algorithm and determining what content will be displayed in your feed. If you like a particular video, TikTok will likely recommend and display related videos in your feed.
What Are the Steps for Liking a Video on TikTok?
You can like a video on TikTok in two ways. You can either press the heart button or double-tap the screen.
So how do you like something on TikTok? Here are the steps:
- Go to the app.
- Tap on the search bar and type the username of your favorite content creator.
- Find a video that you like and tap to open it.
- Tap the heart button at the bottom of your screen to like the video
- Alternatively, you can double-tap a video to like it. Once you like it, a notification is sent to the creator indicating who liked the video.
Remember the heart turns red when you like the video.
How Do I Remove a Like From a Photo or Video on TikTok?
“Unliking” a video you’ve liked is a more common thing than you might think. A person might want to remove a like from a video or photo for many reasons. The most common reason is if you accidentally liked a video you didn’t intend to.
When you like a video, the creator is notified. However, there’s always a delay in the notification, so you can safely remove the like immediately without the creator knowing. Similarly, the creator will not know it if you remove a like if they are not online.
If you want to remove your like from a TikTok video or photo, it’s pretty easy. If you’re interested in how to remove a like on TikTok, here’s how to do it:
- Open the app.
- Go to the person’s profile by searching their name on the search bar.
- Tap on the photo or video from which you want to remove the like.
- Tap the heart icon to remove the like from that photo or video.
Can You Remove Likes from Your Own Photos and Videos?
Ah, the dreaded question: Can you remove likes from your own photos and videos?
Unfortunately, the answer is no—at least not on TikTok. Currently, there’s no way to remove other people’s likes from your photos or videos on TikTok.
But don’t let that get you down! Having someone like your videos means if someone has liked one of your posts, it will always show up on their feed as having been liked by them.
How Can I Find My Liked Videos on TikTok?
TikTok is a great way to share new and fun videos with your friends. But did you know that it also lets you see the videos you have liked? It’s easier than you think! Here’s how to find liked videos on TikTok:
- Go to TikTok.
- Tap on your profile tab.
- Tap on the heart with an eye icon in the top, right corner of your screen.
- This will take you to a page where all the videos you have liked are listed, along with some basic information about each.
Is There a Way to See Someone’s Most Liked Videos on TikTok?
If you’re looking for the ideal way to find the most liked videos on TikTok, there isn’t a native filter or search in TikTok to do that. You’ll need to use a third-party application like Retroplay. This app is available on Android and iOS devices.
Retroplay is an app built specifically for TikTok users so they can easily find the most popular videos on the platform or among the content you have created. This application allows you to search by keyword, category, or location if you know what city or state you are looking for.
The best part about this application is that it lets you see how many likes each video received over time so you can tell which ones have been viewed more.
If you want to see what your friends are up to on TikTok, it might be worth checking out Retroplay.
How to Use Retroplay to Find the Most Popular Videos on TikTok?
The Retroplay app comes with two main features: finding the most popular videos on TikTok and finding people who have liked those videos. Let’s explore how you can use this app to find the most popular videos on TikTok:
- Download and install Retroplay from the Play Store or App Store.
- Open the Retroplay app.
- Click on the “Search” tab located in the top left corner of your screen.
- Search for the username for the TikTok creator you are interested in.
- The app will display the creator’s most viewed video. Additionally, it displays 10 of the most viewed videos on TikTok.
To watch your top most viewed videos, follow the same steps above but search for yourself.
Final thoughts
So there you go! A quick TikTok overview of liked videos and how they work. We know using the like feature can be a little confusing, but as long as you know what you’re doing, it becomes pretty simple.
I hope you enjoyed the post, if you have any additional questions and comments about TikTok liked videos, please leave them in the comments section below!
— Sean
Dena
Thursday 6th of October 2022
What is the orange looking eye on the profiles scrolling at the bottom of my video. Most often there are hearts there. This is new to me. Instead of likes, I’m getting this. Thanks!