Searching for videos on TikTok is easy and allows you to find content based on keywords, sounds, hashtags, creators, and more. Here are the main ways to search for videos on TikTok:
Search Bar
The easiest way to search on TikTok is to use the search bar at the top of the app. Just tap in the search bar and type in a keyword, hashtag, creator name, song title, or anything else you want to find videos about. The app will instantly show you results related to your search term.
Discover Tab
The Discover tab in the TikTok app features tailored content recommendations as well as search features. Tap on the Discover tab and you’ll see trending hashtags and sounds you can tap to see related videos. You can also tap in the search bar at the top of the Discover page to search for specific keywords, creators, songs, etc.
Hashtags
One of the most popular ways to find videos on TikTok is by searching hashtags. Hashtags group videos together by topic or theme. Just tap on a hashtag from any video caption or description and you’ll be taken to a page showing all videos using that hashtag. You can also search for specific hashtags using the search bar.
Sounds
Searching by sound is a great way to find TikTok videos using the same song, audio clip, or sound effect. Tap on the sound name under any video and you’ll see a feed of all videos using that exact sound. You can also find popular sounds on the Discover page or search for specific sounds using the search bar.
Creators
You can find more videos from any creator by tapping on their profile picture or username in a video caption. This will take you to that user’s profile so you can scroll through all their posted content. You can also directly search for your favorite creators in the search bar.
Following Tab
The Following tab in TikTok shows you the latest videos from all the creators you follow. So following creators who post content you like is an easy way to keep finding more videos you enjoy. Your Following feed shows you new videos in chronological order from all your followed accounts.
For You Page
TikTok’s algorithmic For You page recommends videos for you based on your interactions. So the more you like, share, and engage with certain types of videos, the more TikTok will show you similar content. Engaging heavily with videos you like trains the algorithm to recommend more videos you might be interested in.
Effects
You can find videos created using a specific TikTok effect by searching the effect name or tapping on the effect name if you see it used in a video. This shows you a feed of the latest videos utilizing that augmented reality effect.
Duets
You can find duet videos featuring a specific TikTok user by tapping on the share arrow icon in any of their videos and selecting the “Duets” option. This will showcase videos from other creators that have duetted with that original video.
Stitch
To find “Stitch” videos where creators insert their own clip alongside someone else’s original video, tap the share arrow on the video and choose “Stitches.” This will display a feed of the Stitch videos people have made using that original content.
LIkes
If you want to see more videos similar to one you like, tap the heart icon below the video. This will take you to a page showing other videos that have been liked by users who also liked that original video. The similar likes can help surface other relevant videos.
Accounts Like This
To find more accounts posting similar types of videos, tap the profile picture of any user and select “Accounts like this” on their profile. You’ll see recommended accounts with comparable content that you may want to follow.
Comments
Tap into any video’s comments section and browse to see what people are talking about and which videos are getting mentioned. Often times the comment threads can lead you to discover other related videos you may be interested in.
Challenges
Often trending challenges will have associated hashtags where people can post their own take on that viral challenge. Searching the challenge hashtag allows you to jump right into the heart of all those user-generated challenge videos.
Location Tag
Videos tagged with a specific location can be found by tapping the location tag on any video caption, or searching for the location name directly. This surfaces other top videos shot in that same geographic area.
Live Streams
The Live tab in TikTok shows you active live streams from creators in real time. Browsing through live content can help you discover new talents and videos as they happen live.
Direct Messages
Other TikTok users may send you or tag you in videos through direct messaging. So checking your inbox messages can lead you to helpful, funny, or intriguing video content sent directly to you.
Following Activity
Pay attention to the Following Activity tab to stay on top of the latest videos from creators you follow. This feed shows you the freshest videos from your followed accounts in chronological order.
Topics
Browse through niche topic categories in the Discover section to find videos related to cooking, pets, gaming, beauty, sports and more specialized interests.
Trending
Keep an eye on the Trending section in the Discover tab to see the currently viral videos blowing up on TikTok. Staying up to date on trends can provide entertainment and inspiration.
Users With Zero Followers or Videos
Searching for users with zero followers or videos can uncover up-and-coming talents posting their very first content. Discovering them early allows you to follow their journey.
So in summary, TikTok offers a diverse set of search and discovery tools to find videos by keywords, sounds, hashtags, creators, effects, categories, locations, followers, and more. The key is tapping into the different search features and recommendation engines to uncover the kinds of videos that appeal to your interests. With the massive amount of content being uploaded daily, there are always new things to find if you explore all TikTok has to offer.
