There are a few reasons why someone might want to delete all of their TikTok following at once:
- Privacy concerns – By deleting all of your following, you limit who can see your liked videos, comments, etc. This gives you more control over your privacy on the platform.
- Desire for a fresh start – Deleting your entire following list allows you to start over and only follow accounts that currently interest you.
- Eliminate old/inactive accounts – Over time, some accounts you follow may become inactive or post content you’ve lost interest in. Clearing your following helps remove these stale accounts from your feed.
- Reduce distractions – Following a huge number of accounts can make your feed too busy. Deleting your following helps pare things down so your feed is more focused.
Overall, clearing your TikTok following all at once can be seen as a way to reset your account and tailor your feed to match your current interests and priorities.
Pros and Cons
There are several potential pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to delete all of your TikTok following at once:
Pros
Some of the possible benefits of deleting all your TikTok following include:
- Increased privacy and control over your data – Once you unfollow everyone, your profile and activity becomes more private (according to TikTok may be fun, but you should consider removing it).
- A fresh start – Wiping your following list gives you a blank slate to re-evaluate who you want to follow and see content from (as mentioned in Why You Should Consider Deleting TikTok from Your Phone).
- Less distraction – Having fewer accounts to scroll through can help reduce time spent mindlessly viewing content (via Deleted TikTok for the sake of my mental health).
Cons
Some of the potential downsides of unfollowing everyone include:
- Losing touch with people – You may miss out on updates from friends, family, creators etc. that you genuinely wanted to follow.
- Missing out on content – Your For You page will need time to learn your new interests, so you may miss viral videos that your old network would have shown you.
- Time to rebuild – It takes effort to find and re-follow accounts that provide value for you.
Overall, it’s about weighing your personal priorities and deciding if a clean slate is the right move for your TikTok experience.
How Many Followers Can You Delete
There does not appear to be an official limit from TikTok on how many followers you can delete at once. However, according to users on Reddit, if you try to delete a very large number of followers in a short period of time, TikTok may temporarily restrict your account as an anti-spam measure.
The general recommendation is to delete followers in smaller batches over a longer period, rather than all at once. For example, Reddit users suggest limits like unfollowing 200-300 people per day or 500 per week to avoid any restrictions.
You can delete followers manually on TikTok by going to each follower’s profile and selecting “unfollow.” But this process is extremely tedious, especially if you have thousands of followers. Using auto follower deletion apps like TwitBlocked or Cleaner for TikTok can help automate and speed up the process while staying within reasonable limits.
Overall, while there is likely no definite number limit, proceed cautiously if deleting very large numbers of TikTok followers in one sitting. Take it slowly, spread out over days/weeks, to avoid potential account restrictions.
Step-by-Step Guide
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots for how to delete all of your TikTok following on both mobile and desktop:
Mobile App
1. Open the TikTok app on your iPhone or Android phone.
2. Tap on the “Profile” icon in the bottom right corner.
3. Tap on the “Following” count below your profile photo and username.
4. This will open your full Following list. Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner.
5. Select “Delete all” to unfollow everyone you currently follow in one tap. Confirm by tapping “Delete” on the pop-up.
Desktop Website
1. Go to tiktok.com on your computer and log into your account.
2. Click on your profile avatar in the top right corner.
3. Select “Following” below your profile stats.
4. Click the gear icon in the top right corner of the Following page.
5. Choose “Delete all” and confirm to unfollow everyone at once.
This allows you to quickly unfollow all accounts in just a few taps without having to do it one by one. You can then start fresh and only follow those you truly want to see content from. Keep in mind unfollowing does not block or ban the accounts.
Unfollowing vs. Blocking
Unfollowing and blocking are two different actions on TikTok that allow you to remove followers. Unfollowing simply removes the user from your following list. They can still view your profile and content. Blocking prevents the user from viewing your profile or content entirely.
When you unfollow someone, they will not receive a notification. It’s a silent action. They may eventually notice you no longer show up in their followers list. When you block someone, they are immediately unable to view your profile and will know they have been blocked.
The main difference is that unfollowing simply removes a connection, while blocking cuts off access and interaction. If you just want to tidy up your following list, unfollowing is the way to go. If you want to prevent a user from interacting with you entirely, blocking is more appropriate.
On TikTok’s support site, they recommend blocking if you feel someone is harassing you or making you uncomfortable. Unfollowing is more common if you just want to prune your following list of accounts you no longer watch.
So in summary:
- Unfollowing removes a follower quietly
- Blocking cuts off access and notifies them
- Unfollow to tidy up followers
- Block if someone makes you uncomfortable
Does the Other Person Know
When you unfollow someone on TikTok, the other person is not notified and has no indication that you unfollowed them. TikTok does not send any type of alert to let a user know when someone has unfollowed them. The only way for someone to know if you’ve unfollowed them is if they periodically check their own follower count or list of followers and notice you are no longer there.
So you can rest assured that when you do a mass “unfollow all” on TikTok, none of the people you unfollow will receive any notification that you deleted them. It will be a silent unfollow from their end. They will only realize you unfollowed if they specifically look through their followers list and see you are missing. For people with a lot of followers, they likely will never even notice.
Overall, unfollowing users on TikTok is a discrete action. You have the ability to prune your follow list without the unfollowed people discovering your actions. This gives you control to curate your feed and followed accounts without social repercussions.
Getting Followers Back
After deleting all your TikTok followers, you may want to reconnect with some of them and follow them again. Here are some tips for getting previous followers back:
Look through your notifications tab on TikTok. If someone has recently liked or commented on your videos, they likely already followed you before the mass delete. Tap on their profile and refollow them.
Check your list of existing followers. Some very active followers may have started following you again organically after the mass delete. Look for familiar usernames in your current follower list.
Use TikTok’s search feature to find previous followers you want to reconnect with. Search for their username or hashtag them in a new video asking past followers to get in touch.
Export your list of followers before doing a mass delete in the future. This will give you a list to reference so you can more easily find and refollow certain accounts.
Send a DM to any followers you have connected with off TikTok. Let them know you did a mass follower delete and ask them to refollow you.
Post a new video explaining you did a mass delete and ask past followers to find and refollow you again. Your previous engaged followers may see this video and refollow.
While manually refollowing previous followers takes time, it can help rebuild connections. Focus on reconnecting with followers who actively engaged with your content.
Alternative Options
Instead of mass deleting all your TikTok followers at once, there are other methods you can use to manage your followers and control privacy:
Mute followers – You can mute followers so their activity doesn’t show up in your notifications or activity feed. This allows you to keep them as followers without seeing their content.
Adjust privacy settings – TikTok has granular privacy settings to control who can see your videos, comments, liked videos, following list and more. You can choose options like “Followers Only” instead of everyone.
Review followers manually – Instead of a mass delete, you can manually review your follower list over time and unfollow accounts one by one. This allows more control over curating your feed.
By using alternative options like muting, privacy settings and manual reviewing, you can manage your TikTok feed and followers without having to delete your entire following list at once.
FAQs
Here are some common questions people have about deleting all their TikTok followers at once:
Will my follower count drop if I delete all my followers?
Yes, deleting all your followers will cause your follower count to immediately drop to zero. You will have to start rebuilding your follower base from scratch.
Can I undo deleting all my followers?
Unfortunately, once you delete all your followers there is no way to undo it and get them back. The process is permanent. You will have to refollow or wait for your previous followers to find and refollow you if you change your mind.
What if I accidentally delete someone I didn’t mean to?
Since mass deleting followers does not allow you to select who to keep, it’s easy to accidentally remove followers you wanted to keep. The only way to reconnect with them is to refollow their account or hope they notice and refollow you.
Will the people I delete know I unfollowed them?
No, when you mass delete followers, the individual users are not notified or alerted in any way. The only potential sign is if they notice your follower count suddenly dropped.
How long until I can start refollowing people after a mass delete?
TikTok limits how many follows and unfollows you can do in a certain time period to prevent spam-like behavior. After a mass delete, you may have to wait a day or longer before you can start refollowing users.[Source]
Conclusion
In conclusion, deleting all of your TikTok followers at once allows you to start fresh and curate a new, targeted following. However, it means losing your current followers, some of whom you may want to keep. There are a few ways to delete followers on TikTok:
- Manually unfollowing each person one-by-one, which is time consuming
- Using a third party app or service to delete followers in bulk, which can be risky
- Blocking all followers, which unfollows them but prevents them from refollowing you
Before deleting your followers, consider alternative options like making your account private or using TikTok’s filtering and blocking features more selectively. Also be aware that your followers will not be notified if you unfollow them.
In summary, deleting all TikTok followers at once allows a fresh start but also comes with risks. Carefully weigh the pros and cons before unfollowing your entire follower list.
