Searching for a TikTok user’s profile or account on Google is easy if you know their TikTok username or ID. All you need to do is type the username or ID into the Google search bar and you will find links to the TikTok profile. Here are the steps to search for a TikTok ID on Google:
Using the TikTok Username
Every TikTok user has a unique username that identifies their account. This username is displayed on their profile page and in their video captions. To find a TikTok profile on Google using the username:
- Go to Google.com and make sure you are not signed into any Google account.
- Type the TikTok username directly into the search bar. For example: @charlidamelio
- Hit enter. The top search results will be links to the TikTok profile and recent videos.
- Click the link that goes to tiktok.com/@username to open the profile.
Searching the exact TikTok username on Google is the fastest way to find a user’s profile. Since the username is unique, Google will prioritize results for that TikTok account. You can also try searching for the username without the @ symbol if needed.
Using the TikTok ID
Every TikTok user also has a unique numeric ID attached to their account. This is different from the username and is not as easily visible. But searching the TikTok ID on Google can also lead you to the user’s profile. Here’s how:
- Find the TikTok ID you want to search. This may be displayed on the user’s profile page URL or shared directly by the user.
- Go to Google and type the ID number into the search bar. For example: 68442624543606272
- Hit enter. The results will include links to the TikTok profile and recent videos.
- Click the tiktok.com link to open the account.
Using the TikTok ID to search Google can be helpful if you only have the ID and not the username. The ID search works the same way to display the account. However, an ID search may also surface results for comments or videos that include that ID.
Searching Full Names
If you only know the full name of a TikTok user and want to find their account, you can try searching the name on Google. This is less precise than using a username or ID, but can work in some cases.
- Type the user’s full name into Google search, such as “Charli D’Amelio”.
- Scroll through the search listings and click any results that mention TikTok or direct you to tiktok.com.
- If the name is very common, try adding extra details like “TikTok” or “TikTok star” to get more specific results.
- Click profile links until you find the verified account you are looking for.
Searching a full name on Google casts a wider net and may take more digging to locate the right account. Having a unique name helps get better results. But this method can identify possible profile names to then search directly on TikTok.
Using Google Image Search
If you have a photo of a TikTok user but don’t know their name or account details, Google Image Search may help identify them. Here’s how to use it:
- Go to Google Images and click the camera icon to upload or paste the image URL.
- Google will scan the image and show you webpages containing the photo.
- Look through the image search results for any mentions of TikTok or direct links to a TikTok profile.
- The user’s name, username, or bio info may be visible which you can then search directly.
Reverse image search like this works best with clear profile pictures or screenshots that show the TikTok user’s face or appearance. It likely won’t identify images of just their videos or content.
Searching TikTok Videos
You may also want to find the creator of a specific TikTok video you have saved or came across somewhere else online. Here is how to identify the user from the video:
- Copy the full URL of the TikTok video.
- Paste the video URL into Google search and hit enter.
- The search results will include links to the user’s TikTok profile.
- Click the tiktok.com link to open the profile page and confirm it is the correct creator.
Searching the direct video URL will display the video itself and related information including the uploader. This method works for finding any videos as long as you have the unique video URL.
Searching Fans/Commenters
Finding profiles of fans, followers, or people who have commented on TikTok videos requires a few extra steps:
- Open the TikTok video and take note of the commenters’ unique IDs shown next to their comments.
- Type the ID into Google search to pull up videos, comments, and profiles associated with it.
- Similarly, on a user’s profile you can click their followers list and note the ID numbers shown.
- Search these IDs on Google to potentially find the associated profiles.
Identifiers like comment IDs and follower IDs can lead you to profiles if you search them directly on Google. However, not all IDs will have public profiles tied to them.
Finding Deleted/Banned Accounts
If a TikTok account has been removed or banned from the platform, searching it on Google may still reveal some information:
- Try searching for the old username – some content may still come up.
- Look for forum discussions about the banned account.
- Check web caches for any archived profile information.
- Image search profile pictures to potentially surface reposts.
There are limited options for finding deleted accounts since TikTok removes the profiles. But web archives and discussions may retain some details about the user.
Using Third-Party Websites
Some external sites provide dedicated tools for searching TikTok users on Google. Examples include:
- Social Searcher – Input a TikTok URL to get Google results.
- TokFollowers – Searches TikTok usernames and IDs.
- TokAnalytics – Performs analysis including Google searches.
- Tofind – Searches across social platforms including TikTok.
These aggregator sites utilize Google along with their own databases to find info on TikTok accounts. They can offer additional options but tend to work best with more popular profiles.
Best Practices for Google Searching
Follow these tips to get optimal results when searching TikTok usernames, IDs, or other profile info on Google:
- Use Google Chrome or Google Search app for direct access to all features.
- Search from an account signed out of Google to avoid personalized results.
- Try both desktop and mobile search – indexing can differ.
- Go through several pages of results to find more links.
- Use unique usernames or IDs to get targeted profile results.
- Refine overly broad searches using extra filter terms.
Getting comfortable with the right Google search operators and techniques takes some practice. But once mastered, you can track down almost any TikTok profile or user details you want.