Searching within a specific TikTok account allows you to easily find relevant videos from that particular creator. There are a couple different ways to search within a TikTok account, depending on if you are searching from the mobile app or from a web browser on desktop.
Searching in the TikTok Mobile App
Here are the steps to search within a specific TikTok account using the TikTok mobile app on iOS or Android:
- Open the TikTok app on your phone.
- Go to the profile page of the account you want to search within. You can find this by tapping on the profile icon on any video from that creator.
- Once you are on the profile page, tap on the magnifying glass icon in the top right to open up search.
- Type in a keyword or phrase you want to search for within that account’s videos.
- Results will begin populating automatically as you type. Tap on any video to watch it.
- You can further filter results by tapping on the filters icon and selecting video, user, or sound.
- Tap the X icon to exit search and return to the account’s profile page.
Searching on TikTok’s Website
To search within a TikTok account from the TikTok website on a desktop browser:
- Go to TikTok.com and log into your account if needed.
- Navigate to the profile page of the account you want to search.
- Click on the magnifying glass icon next to the bio to open up search.
- Enter a search term and press enter or click the magnifying glass icon again.
- Results will populate below. Click on any video thumbnail to watch the full video.
- Filter results using the dropdown menus on the left side of the screen.
- Click the X icon next to search bar or press Esc key to exit search.
Tips for Searching within TikTok Accounts
Here are some tips and tricks to use when searching within specific TikTok accounts:
- Search for specific sounds, songs, or audio used in the account’s videos.
- Look for hashtag challenges or viral videos associated with the account.
- Try searching for captions or text that commonly appears in their videos.
- Search for collaborators, guests, or other accounts featured with that user.
- Use filters like video, user, or sound to narrow results.
- Sort by most popular or most recent videos to find what you want.
- Follow hashtags used by the account to find more related content.
Finding Accounts through Search
In addition to searching within accounts you already follow, you can also find new accounts through TikTok’s search feature.
To search for accounts on TikTok:
- Open the search page by tapping the magnifying glass icon on the home page.
- Tap on the users icon at the top of the screen.
- Type in a name, username, or keyword related to the type of account you want to find.
- Scroll through results to preview different accounts.
- Tap Follow on any accounts you want to follow.
- Tap into any account preview to visit the profile and view more videos.
Searching for accounts by username is the most direct way to find a specific account. But you can also search for accounts by name, niche, category, associated sound, or hashtag.
For example:
- Search by name: “Charli D’Amelio”
- Search by niche: “beauty tutorials”
- Search by category: “photographers”
- Search by sound: “oh no oh no oh no no no song”
- Search by hashtag: “#BookTok”
Using relevant keywords that relate to the type of account or content you are looking for will help surface accounts that match your interests.
Finding Friends from Your Contacts
You may also be able to find TikTok accounts of people you already know by syncing your phone contacts.
To find friends from your contacts on TikTok:
- Go to your profile and tap the three-line menu icon.
- Select Find Friends.
- Tap Sync Contacts if prompted.
- TikTok will scan your contacts and show any accounts linked to phone numbers or email addresses saved in your contacts.
- Tap Follow next to any friends you want to follow.
Enabling this feature can help you easily locate and follow accounts of friends, family members, co-workers, or anyone else already saved in your contacts who uses TikTok.
Staying Up to Date with Favorite Accounts
Following accounts you enjoy watching and interacting with their content is key to getting the most out of TikTok. Here are some ways to stay up to date with your favorite TikTok creators:
- Turn on notifications so you never miss new videos from your favorite accounts.
- Check the Following feed tab regularly to see latest videos from accounts you follow.
- Engage with videos by liking, commenting, sharing, etc. This will help boost them in your feed.
- Follow hashtags and sounds used frequently by the accounts you like.
- Use search to periodically lookup accounts and check for new videos.
- Subscribe to email newsletters or social media updates from creators.
- Consider supporting accounts through tips, merch purchases, etc.
Staying actively engaged with the accounts you enjoy watching is the best way to keep seeing more of their content on TikTok. So search for your favorite creators, follow them, and interact often.