If you want to find a specific TikTok that you liked before, there are a few different options you can try. The easiest way is to go to your profile and look at your Likes tab. This will show you all of the TikToks you have liked in chronological order. Just scroll through until you find the one you’re looking for. If you liked it somewhat recently, it should be towards the top.
Check your Likes tab
Here are the steps to find liked TikToks in your Likes tab:
- Open the TikTok app on your device.
- Go to your profile by tapping the “Me” tab on the bottom.
- Tap on the “Liked” tab near the top of the screen. This will show all of your liked TikToks.
- Scroll down to browse through your liked TikToks. They are organized chronologically with the most recent likes at the top.
- When you find the specific TikTok you were looking for, tap on it to view the full video and sounds.
The Likes tab makes it easy to find TikToks you enjoyed and want to watch again. Just be aware that TikTok does limit how far back you can scroll, so if you liked something a long time ago, it may no longer show up in your Likes tab.
Search your liked videos
If the TikTok you liked is no longer showing in your Likes tab, you can try searching your liked videos. Here’s how:
- Go to the search bar at the top of the TikTok app.
- Tap on the search magnifying glass.
- A menu will pop up – tap on “Liked”.
- This will open up your liked videos for search. Type in keywords related to the video you’re trying to find.
- For example, if you remember the sound used in the video, search for words in the sound or song title.
- Scroll through the search results to find the specific TikTok you’re looking for.
Searching gives you more options to find an old liked TikTok that may no longer show up in your main Likes feed. Use unique words, sounds, or usernames you remember to help locate the exact video.
Check your notifications
Sometimes a TikTok you’ve liked in the past may show up again in your notifications tab if the creator posts a new video. Here’s how you can check:
- In the TikTok app, tap on the “Inbox” tab on the bottom.
- Go to your notifications by tapping on the bell icon at the top.
- Scroll through notifications – some may be about new videos from creators you’ve liked before.
- Tap on any video notifications. If the video looks familiar, it could be that TikTok you liked in the past!
Creators you’ve liked before may have new videos surfaced in your notifications. It’s worth browsing through them to see if any spark your memory of a certain TikTok you liked.
Check your browser history
If you’ve liked TikToks while browsing the app on the web, your browser history may have a record of it. Here’s how to check:
- Open the web browser you use to watch TikTok.
- Click on History or Recent History to see your past activity.
- Look through your history for visits to TikTok.com or direct links to TikTok videos.
- Click any TikTok links to open the videos – see if they look familiar or match what you’re searching for.
Your browser history is a helpful way to retrace your steps if you vaguely remember liking a TikTok video while browsing online. See if any links stand out to you.
Use TikTok’s website
TikTok’s website version has some tools to help you find liked videos too. Here’s what to try:
- Go to TikTok.com and log into your account.
- Click on your profile icon.
- Choose “Liked” under the Media tab.
- Sort by date to see your most recently liked TikToks.
- You can also click “Search Liked” to search for keywords.
The TikTok website has the same features as the app for checking your liked videos. The layout is a bit different but you can still search, sort, and scroll through your likes.
Check your watch history
If you watched a TikTok video multiple times but didn’t like it, it may show up in your account’s watch history instead. Here’s where to look:
- Tap the profile or “Me” tab in the TikTok app.
- Tap the three horizontal lines menu icon in the upper right corner.
- Choose “Watch history” from the menu options.
- This will show you recently watched videos even if you didn’t like, comment, or follow.
- Browse through your full watch history to see if the TikTok you’re looking for appears there.
Checking your watch history gives you another avenue to uncover a lost TikTok. Even if you didn’t engage with it, TikTok tracks what you watch.
Ask the creator
If all else fails, you can try asking the original creator or uploader of the TikTok for help finding it. Here are some tips:
- If you remember the username, go to their profile and comment asking about the specific video.
- Give plenty of details – sounds, captions, visuals – to try to trigger their memory.
- Ask politely if they can repost, reshare, or point you to the video you’re looking for.
- Creators are usually happy to help fans find beloved videos they’ve made in the past.
Don’t hesitate to ask the creator directly. The more details you provide, the better chance they can pinpoint the exact TikTok you liked and want to find again.
Use a social media downloader
Third party apps and services exist that let you download and save TikTok videos. Here are some options to research:
- SaveFrom.Net – Browser extension and app to download TikTok videos.
- SSSTikTok – Website allowing you to download TikTok videos.
- TikTok Downloader – Website and apps for saving TikTok videos offline.
These tools may allow you to input a video URL to download and save it. However, be aware that downloading videos from TikTok may go against platform terms and conditions in some cases.
Find hashtags you’ve liked
Liking TikToks under certain hashtags can help surface other similar content. Here’s how to find popular hashtags you’ve liked:
- Go to your Likes tab in the app.
- Tap on a liked video using a memorable hashtag.
- Take note of the main hashtags used in it.
- Search for those same hashtags to uncover more videos you may have liked.
Browsing hashtags you commonly enjoy is a great way for TikTok’s algorithm to recommend content related to things you’ve liked before.
Summing Up
There are many options for finding a specific TikTok you’ve liked, even if you only vaguely remember details about it. Check your Likes tab, search your likes, browse notifications and history, ask the creator, or use third-party tools. With some detective work, you should be able to track down that lost TikTok you want to watch again.