The Discover tab allows TikTok users to find new videos and creators that match their interests. However, TikTok has removed the Discover tab for some users. If you no longer see the Discover tab on your TikTok app, here are some things you can try to get it back:
Update the TikTok app
The simplest solution is to check if you have the latest version of the TikTok app installed. TikTok frequently rolls out updates and changes to its interface. Updating to the newest app version may bring back the Discover tab if it was removed in a previous update.
To update the TikTok app:
- Open the App Store if you’re on an iOS device or the Play Store if you’re on Android.
- Search for “TikTok” and tap on the TikTok app.
- Tap “Update” if there is an update available. If not, you’re already running the latest version.
- Once updated, open TikTok and check if the Discover tab has returned.
Clear the app cache
If updating the app didn’t bring the Discover tab back, try clearing the TikTok app cache. The app cache stores temporary data that can sometimes get corrupted or cause issues with the app. Clearing it forces the app to redownload fresh data.
To clear the TikTok cache:
- Close the TikTok app if it’s open.
- Open your device Settings.
- Go to Apps > TikTok.
- Tap Storage or Cache and then tap “Clear Cache” or “Clear Data.”
- Restart the TikTok app and check if the Discover tab is back.
Log out and log back in
Logging out of your TikTok account and logging back in can also refresh your app experience. This may resolve any account-specific issues that are preventing the Discover tab from loading.
To log out and log back in:
- Open TikTok and tap the “Me” tab.
- Tap the three dot menu in the upper right.
- Choose “Log out.” Confirm logging out.
- Close the TikTok app completely.
- Reopen TikTok and log back into your account.
- See if the Discover tab now appears.
Uninstall and reinstall the app
If you still don’t see the Discover tab, uninstalling and reinstalling TikTok can fix any lingering issues.
On an iPhone or iPad:
- Hold down on the TikTok app icon until it starts wiggling.
- Tap the “X” on the top left corner to delete it.
- Go to the App Store and redownload TikTok.
- Log into your account and check for the Discover tab.
On Android:
- Open Settings > Apps.
- Tap TikTok and choose Uninstall.
- Open the Play Store and reinstall TikTok.
- Log into your account and see if Discover is back.
Check your region and language settings
TikTok may limit certain features like Discover to specific regions or languages. If you changed to a different region or language, it could hide the Discover tab.
To check your TikTok region and language settings:
- Go to your TikTok profile.
- Tap the three dot menu in the upper right corner.
- Choose Settings and privacy > General.
- Check that your Region is set to an eligible location like United States.
- Check that your Language/content location is set to an eligible language like English.
- If you made any changes, close and restart the app to apply them.
Setting an eligible region and language should bring back Discover if it was hidden for your previous settings.
Check your account status
TikTok may restrict access to certain features if there are issues detected with your account. Things like community guideline violations or age restrictions can cause TikTok to limit your app experience.
To check your TikTok account status:
- Go to your profile page.
- Tap the three line menu button in the upper right corner.
- Choose Settings and privacy > Manage account > Account information.
- Review your account status for anything unusual like “Minor” or “Restricted mode enabled.”
- Tap “Learn more” for any flags to see why the restriction is in place.
If your account was incorrectly flagged, you can submit an appeal to TikTok to request removing the restriction. Once your account returns to a regular standing, features like Discover should become available again.
Check if Discover is down
In rare cases, the Discover tab may be temporarily unavailable due to technical issues on TikTok’s end. Before trying the troubleshooting steps above, check sites like Downdetector to see if other users are reporting widespread problems accessing Discover.
If TikTok Discover does appear to be down due to server problems, the only option is to wait for TikTok to resolve the outage. Keep checking Downdetector to see when the problem is fixed. The Discover tab should automatically return once the servers are back up.
Contact TikTok support
If you still can’t get the Discover tab back after trying all the troubleshooting steps, you may need to contact TikTok directly for help.
From the TikTok app:
- Go to your profile.
- Tap the three dot menu button.
- Choose Support > Report a problem.
- Select the issue category and describe your problem with Discover.
You can also try reaching out on Twitter or Instagram to @TikTokSupport. Describe when Discover disappeared and the troubleshooting you’ve tried.
As a last resort, you may need to create a new TikTok account and see if Discover appears for the fresh account. But contact TikTok support first before going through the hassle of setting up a new account.
Use Recommended or Following feeds instead
While you’re troubleshooting, make use of the Recommended and Following feeds on TikTok to find new videos and creators to watch:
- Recommended – Videos similar to content you’ve liked or watched
- Following – Latest videos from accounts you follow
These feeds will suggest TikTok content tailored to your tastes as an alternative to Discover, though they focus more on accounts you already engage with vs fully new suggestions.
Hopefully with one of the troubleshooting tips above you’ll be able to restore the Discover tab. It’s one of TikTok’s best features for exploring new content and creators. If the problem persists even after contacting TikTok support, stay tuned for any app updates that may address Discover access issues.
