How do I filter location on tiktok?

TikTok allows you to filter content by location so you can find videos that were posted in a specific city, state, or country. There are a couple different ways to filter by location on TikTok depending on what you are trying to do.

Filtering Your For You Page by Location

The easiest way to see TikTok videos from a certain location is to filter your For You page. The For You page is the main feed that shows a mix of videos when you open the TikTok app. Filtering this page is useful if you want to discover new content and creators in a specific area.

To filter your For You page by location:

1. Open the TikTok app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Tap the three line menu icon in the top right corner.
3. Select “Settings and privacy”.
4. Tap “Content preferences”.
5. Under “Location preferences”, tap “Locations”.
6. Search for and select the location you want to filter by.

Once you have selected a location, your For You page will now prioritize showing you videos that were posted from that area. The location filter will stay enabled until you turn it off. To stop filtering by location, just repeat the steps above and deselect the location.

Searching for Videos by Location in Search

You can also find videos posted in a specific place by searching directly for that location. This is useful if you want to see content from a certain event or area without affecting your main For You page feed.

To search for videos by location:

1. Tap the discover icon in the bottom toolbar of the TikTok app.
2. Tap the search bar at the top.
3. Type in the name of the location you want to search for.
4. Select the location when it appears as a search suggestion.

This will show results for videos that are tagged with or mention that location. Many popular places will have a dedicated page showcasing a feed of top videos from that area.

You can further filter search results by tapping on the filters icon in the upper right and selecting options like “Hashtags”, “Sounds”, and “Users” to narrow your search.

Viewing Videos on a Location’s Page

For popular locations like cities, states, and countries, TikTok often creates a dedicated page showcasing top content from that area. Visiting these pages is an easy way to dive into trending videos based on location.

To visit a location’s page:

1. Search for the location as explained in the previous section.
2. On the search results page, tap on the location name.
3. This will open the page specifically for that location.

The location page will showcase popular, recent, and trending videos tagged with that place. You can scroll through the feed to discover new content and creators posting from that area.

Filtering Hashtag and Sound Pages by Location

You can also filter hashtag and sound pages by location. This allows you to see how a specific trend or audio clip is being used in different parts of the world.

To filter hashtag or sound pages by location:

1. Visit the page for a hashtag or sound.
2. Tap the filters icon in the upper right corner.
3. Select “Locations” as the filter.
4. Choose the location you want to filter by.

This will limit the page to only show posts using that hashtag or sound that were made in your selected location. You can remove the filter at any time to return to seeing posts from all locations.

Finding Local Businesses

In addition to filtering content, you can also use locations to find TikTok profiles for businesses, venues, restaurants, and other points of interest near you.

To find local business profiles:

1. Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Tap the discover icon at the bottom.
3. Select “Local Business” from the menu.
4. Search for a business name or category.
5. Tap the location dropdown and choose “Nearby” to find results close to you.

This will display TikTok profiles for local businesses in your area. You can follow them to see any promotional posts and deals they share on TikTok.

Troubleshooting Location Filters

Here are some common issues and fixes for filtering TikTok content by location:

• Location doesn’t show expected videos – Double check spelling and make sure you selected the correct location. Try using a wider area like a country or state if searching a specific city doesn’t work.
• Can’t find location in search – Not all locations will have a dedicated page on TikTok. Try searching for a larger area or using the location filter instead.
• Videos from other places still showing – Location filters are not absolute. You may still see some videos from other areas show up in your feed.
• Location filter removed itself – Location filters are temporary. You have to re-enable it each time you want to filter content by location.

Filtering TikTok content and searches by location can help you discover new videos, trends, sounds, hashtags and creators that are popular in different parts of the world. Make sure to toggle location filters off when you want to return to seeing content from all locations.