How do I get rid of TikTok now notifications?

What are TikTok notifications?

TikTok notifications are alerts and messages sent by the TikTok app to notify users of activity or updates related to their account. These automated notifications aim to keep users engaged with the platform by informing them of new comments, likes, followers, and content from accounts they follow.

There are several main types of TikTok notifications that users may receive:

• Social interaction notifications – These include notifications about new comments, likes, views, and shares on your videos. They inform you when someone has interacted with your content.
• Follower notifications – You’ll get notified when someone new follows your account or mentions you in a comment or video.
• Suggested content – TikTok will send notifications recommending videos and accounts to watch based on your interests and activity.
• Account updates – Notifications about new features, changes, or events related to your TikTok account.

TikTok notifications appear as badges on the app icon, pop-ups when opening the app, and in the notifications tab within the app. Users can control what types of notifications they receive and how they are delivered.

Why do users want to turn off notifications?

There are several reasons why TikTok users may want to turn off notifications:

Notifications can be distracting, especially if they come through frequently. The constant dings and buzzes from a phone receiving TikTok notifications can disrupt workflow or concentration (TikTok Help Center). Users may prefer to check TikTok on their own schedule rather than being interrupted by notifications.

Users may only want notifications for certain things like direct messages or comments on their own videos. Getting notified every time there is a new video in your feed or popular sounds can become annoying (MakeUseOf). Turning off certain notification types allows users to customize what they are alerted to.

Too many notifications can feel overwhelming. By turning off notifications, users can manage their digital wellbeing and reduce the feeling of information overload.

Turning off notifications in app settings

The easiest way to control your TikTok notifications is directly in the app’s settings. Here’s how to adjust your notification preferences on an Android or iPhone:

1. Open the TikTok app and tap on your profile icon in the bottom right.
2. Go to Settings > Notifications.
3. Here you can toggle notifications on or off for:
   • New followers – get notified when someone follows you
   • Likes – get notified when someone likes your video
   • Comments – get notified when someone comments on your video
   • Mentions – get notified when someone @ mentions you
4. You can also turn off “Sound” to mute notifications.
5. Tap back to save your changes.

This allows you to easily customize which types of notifications you want to receive from TikTok. Turning them off selectively can cut down on distractions.

Turning off notifications on Android

Android users can turn off notifications for the TikTok app by going into the Settings menu on their device. Here are the steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down and tap “Apps & notifications”.
3. Tap “See all apps”.
4. Locate TikTok in the list of apps and tap on it.
5. Tap “Notifications”.
6. Turn off “Allow notifications” by toggling the switch off.

This will disable all TikTok notifications from appearing on your Android device. You can also go into the specific notification settings for the TikTok app to customize which types of notifications you want to receive or turn off.

To access TikTok’s notification settings:

1. Open the TikTok app.
2. Tap the profile icon in the bottom right.
3. Tap the three dots icon in the top right corner.
4. Select “Settings & privacy”.
5. Tap “Notifications”
6. Toggle off any specific notification types you want to disable.

By customizing notifications in the TikTok app, you can choose to only receive certain alerts while muting others. This gives you more control over notifications on Android.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cka5qteU518

Turning off notifications on iPhone

Here are the steps to turn off TikTok notifications on an iPhone running iOS:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap “Notifications”.
3. Find TikTok in the list of apps and tap it.
4. Turn off “Allow Notifications” to disable all TikTok notifications.
5. You can also turn off specific notification types like “Trending”, “Live Stream”, and “Comments” in this section.
6. Tap back to return to the main Notifications screen.

This will completely disable all push notifications from the TikTok app on your iPhone. You won’t receive any alerts for new videos, comments, messages or other activity. The app will essentially run silently in the background without interrupting you.

To re-enable TikTok notifications, simply return to the Notifications settings and toggle “Allow Notifications” back on. You can then fine-tune which specific notification types you want to receive.

For more details on customizing your notification preferences, see TikTok’s help article on managing notifications for iOS.

Turning off notifications for individual accounts

You can control notifications for specific accounts you follow, allowing you to disable notifications for some users while keeping them on for others. Here’s how to turn off notifications for individual TikTok accounts on Android and iOS:

On Android, tap your profile icon > Settings & privacy > Notifications > Accounts you follow. Tap next to each account to toggle notifications on or off.

On iOS, tap your profile icon > Settings & Privacy > Push notifications > Accounts you follow. Tap the switch next to each account to enable or disable notifications.

This gives you granular control to only get notified about content from the TikTok accounts you really care about. You can leave notifications on for your favorite creators or close friends, while muting accounts you don’t need updates from.

According to TikTok’s Help Center article on managing notifications (https://support.tiktok.com/en/using-tiktok/messaging-and-notifications/notifications), this feature allows you to “choose whose posts you want to be notified about.”

Preventing notifications from interrupting you

If you find TikTok notifications disruptive or distracting, you can use your device’s do not disturb mode to prevent notifications from interrupting you during certain times or activities. On both iOS and Android devices, you can enable do not disturb mode to mute sounds and prevent banner notifications from popping up.

To schedule regular quiet hours where you won’t be bothered by notifications, go to Settings > Notifications (iOS) or Settings > Sound & vibration > Do not disturb (Android). Here you can set up a schedule, allow exceptions, and customize preferences.

You can also quickly toggle do not disturb mode on and off from your device’s Control Center. Swipe down from the top of your screen on iOS or swipe down with two fingers on Android. Tap the moon icon to enable do not disturb and prevent interruptions until you disable it again.

Using your device’s do not disturb features can let you stay focused when you need to avoid distractions. Quiet hours provide a simple way to mute TikTok and other apps during certain times of day without fully disabling notifications.

Source: https://digitalguff.com/managing-screen-time-tiktoks-new-efforts-to-limit-app-usage-for-young-users/

Reducing number of notifications

If you find you’re getting too many notifications from TikTok, you can adjust your settings to reduce how often you receive them. Here are some ways to cut down on notifications:

In the app, go to your Profile > Settings and Privacy > Notifications. Here you can toggle off certain notification types, like “Likes” and “Comments.” This will stop you from being notified every time someone interacts with your content.

You can also go to Profile > Settings and Privacy > Digital Wellbeing and toggle “Quiet Mode” on. This limits most notifications during set times, like overnight when you don’t want to be disturbed.

For individual accounts, you can mute their notifications so you don’t get alerted every time they post. Tap and hold on a video by that creator, select “More” > “Mute.” You can always unmute them later if you change your mind.

By adjusting these notification settings, you can greatly reduce the number of TikTok alerts you receive during the day for a less disruptive experience. Focus just on the notifications that matter most to you.

For more detailed instructions, check out TikTok’s guide: https://support.tiktok.com/en/using-tiktok/messaging-and-notifications/notifications

Using TikTok’s wellbeing controls

TikTok has introduced new wellbeing controls that allow users to limit their screen time and better manage notifications. One of the key features is the ability to set a daily screen time limit. Teenage users can restrict their TikTok usage to 60 minutes per day (1).

Users of any age can also enable screen time management tools to receive reminders when they reach a self-set daily limit. This can help reduce endless scrolling and provide more control over how much time is spent in the app (2).

For managing notifications, TikTok allows users to enable a “Focus Mode” that mutes most push notifications. Only notifications from mutual followers or comments/mentions will still come through. Users can schedule Focus Mode during certain times of day when they want to avoid distractions from TikTok.

Combining screen limits and restricted notifications can help users, especially teenagers, have a healthier relationship with TikTok and social media. Wellbeing controls put users back in charge of their usage instead of being controlled by alerts and infinite scroll.

Other notification management tips

In addition to the methods above, there are a few other ways to cut down on TikTok notifications:

• Mute specific accounts whose notifications you don’t want to see. Go to that account’s profile, tap the three dots, and select “Mute”
• Use TikTok’s Focus mode to pause notifications for up to 8 hours. This can be enabled in Settings > Digital Wellbeing > Focus mode.
• Turn off sounds for notifications in your device settings so you don’t get audible pings.
• Only allow certain apps to bypass Do Not Disturb mode, excluding TikTok, so it won’t interrupt you.
• Use your phone’s notification manager to identify and turn off the most distracting notification types.
• Avoid opening TikTok notifications directly from the notification shade. This trains the algorithm to send you more.

Being more selective about which notifications you engage with can help reduce notification overload from TikTok over time. The key is evaluating which ones are valuable to you and muting the rest.