On the popular video sharing app TikTok, users can view other accounts’ profiles to see their videos, follower count, and other information. However, sometimes after viewing another profile, that view may disappear from the viewer’s profile view history. There are several potential reasons why a profile view can mysteriously vanish on TikTok.
Reason 1: Glitch
TikTok is known to have various glitches and bugs that can sometimes affect view counts. There have been multiple reports from TikTok users noticing their view counts suddenly stop going up even though their likes continue increasing (source). This is likely due to a technical issue on TikTok’s end causing views to not be counted properly. With the huge amount of content and traffic on TikTok, it’s not surprising its systems have hiccups. These view count glitches are usually temporary, and views should begin counting normally again after some time. However, they can be frustrating for creators who rely on accurate view data to assess their content’s performance.
Reason 2: Deleted Account
If a TikTok user who viewed your profile deletes their account, their view will be removed from your profile view history and disappear. This is because TikTok erases the viewing history of accounts that get deleted, according to Quora (
A deleted TikTok account also cannot see whose profiles they previously viewed, as their entire history is wiped clean. As explained on Reddit (
In summary, if a TikTok viewer decides to delete their account altogether, their profile views will be erased and disappear from those they previously viewed.
Reason 3: Blocked Account
If you block another TikTok user, their views of your profile will no longer show up in your list of profile views. When someone is blocked, TikTok prevents that user from interacting with your account in any way, including seeing when you view their profile or videos. So if you block a viewer, their previous views of your profile will disappear from your list of profile views.
As one Reddit user explained, “You can set your privacy settings so someone doesn’t see that you viewed your profile. Go to settings/privacy (tap the three lines in the top right corner of the app) and toggle off ‘Allow others to see that you’ve viewed their profile'” (Source).
Blocking someone is an effective way to erase their ability to see your profile views and remove their previous views from your list. Just keep in mind that blocking should be done carefully, as it prevents all interaction between accounts.
Reason 4: Private Account
One reason a profile view can disappear on TikTok is if the user whose profile you viewed switches their account to private (Source: https://www.quora.com/If-I-view-someones-profile-on-TikTok-and-go-private-shortly-after-does-it-still-notify-them-that-I-viewed-their-profile). When an account is set to private, only approved followers can view the profile and its posts. Public profile views prior to going private will be removed once the account switches to private. So if you viewed someone’s profile while it was public but they later changed their settings to private, your view will no longer appear in their list of profile views.
This is because TikTok removes all public views when an account goes private, essentially resetting the profile view count. The user themselves will not get notified that you viewed their profile prior to them going private. The view simply disappears from their list since private accounts do not allow open public views. So going private eliminates public views, providing more privacy and control over profile views.
Reason 5: Shadowbanned
Being shadowbanned on TikTok means your content and account are partially blocked from being seen by others on the platform. When shadowbanned, your posts and profile may seem normal to you, but others will not be able to find you in searches or see your content in their main feeds (Source).
This happens because TikTok’s algorithms have flagged your account for suspicious activity or violations of community guidelines. As a result, your views, likes, and traffic will plummet. TikTok does this to limit the reach of accounts deemed untrustworthy or harmful, without outright banning them.
If you suddenly notice your profile views and engagement decreasing for no clear reason, you may be shadowbanned. It can last from 1-4 weeks typically (Source). There are online shadowban checkers that can confirm if you are affected. To resolve it, you’ll need to remove any violating posts and appeal to TikTok.
Reason 6: Age Restriction
One possible reason for a profile view disappearing on TikTok is if the profile’s video contains age-restricted content. According to TikTok’s support page, if a video contains age-restricted content, TikTok will place an age restriction on the video. This means the video will not be recommended to users under 18 years old.
Additionally, if a user under 18 views an age-restricted video, their view will not be fully counted. So if a minor user views an age-restricted profile, that view could disappear once TikTok determines their age. This is done to protect younger users from seeing inappropriate content.
In summary, age restrictions on videos can lead to disappearing profile views, as TikTok restricts views from users under 18 in order to comply with their community guidelines.
Reason 7: Post Deletion
One reason a profile view may disappear on TikTok is if the user deletes a popular video that was driving a lot of traffic to their profile. When a viral or popular video is removed, it no longer appears on people’s For You pages or in search results. As a result, the rapid influx of profile views from that video stops.
For example, if a TikTok user had a video with 10 million views and it led 900,000 people to check out their profile, deleting that video would cut off the source of those 900,000 profile views. The profile view count would then rapidly decrease as people who previously watched the video are no longer visiting the profile.
According to TikTok’s support article, profile view history is directly tied to video views. As they state: “Profile views come from people who have watched your videos” [1]. So if a highly viewed video is removed, profile traffic decreases.
In summary, deleting a popular, viral or trending video that was driving profile views can lead to a noticeable drop in profile view count. This is because the video is no longer attracting visitors to check out the associated TikTok profile.
Reason 8: Botting Services
One reason a TikTok profile view may disappear is due to the use of botting services that provide fake or inflated views, likes, and followers. As per a 2023 Statista report, TikTok removed around 253 million fake interactions in Q2 2023 alone due to the use of such services [1]. Using these botting or boosting services violates TikTok’s terms of service.
When TikTok detects the use of these artificial engagement tactics, it may purge the fake views gained through these services. This sudden drop in views and followers gained through botting and fake engagement services can cause profile views to significantly decrease or disappear entirely [2]. So relying on fake engagement rather than organic growth can backfire and wipe out inflation of metrics like views and followers.
Conclusion
In summary, there are several main reasons why a TikTok profile view can disappear:
Glitches – Sometimes there are bugs or issues with the TikTok app that can cause views to not be counted or to disappear.
Deleted Accounts – If the account that viewed your profile gets deleted, their view will be removed.
Blocked Accounts – If you block the account that viewed your profile, their view will no longer show up.
Private Accounts – Views from private accounts don’t always register in your view count.
Shadowbanning – If your account gets shadowbanned, your view count can freeze or views can disappear.
Age Restriction – Views from accounts under 13 won’t be counted due to COPPA regulations.
Post Deletion – If the post the viewer interacted with gets deleted, that view can disappear.
Botting Services – Purchased or fake engagement from bots can be deleted, resulting in lost views.
By being aware of these potential reasons, TikTok users can better understand fluctuations in their profile view counts.
