Why is my following page on tiktok only showing one person?

If you notice that your TikTok following page is only showing one person, even though you know you follow more accounts, there are a few possible reasons for this.

You accidentally filtered your following list

The most common reason your TikTok following page shows only one person is because you have filtered the list to only show that one user. TikTok allows you to filter your following list in several ways:

• By age group (13-17, 18-24, 25-34, etc.)
• By gender (male, female)
• By account type (personal, business, creator)
• By location (country, region, city)

To check if you have accidentally filtered your following list:

1. Go to your profile and tap on “Following” to view your following list.
2. In the top right, tap the filter icon (it looks like a funnel).
3. Make sure none of the filters are enabled. Tap “Clear All” to reset any filters.

Once you have cleared the filters, you should see your full following list again.

There is a glitch with your account

In some cases, a glitch with your account could cause your following list to only show one person. This seems to happen most often if you have recently changed your username or display name.

To fix the glitch:

1. Completely log out of your TikTok account.
2. Close the TikTok app.
3. Reopen the app and log back into your account.
4. Check your following list again.

Logging out and back in should reset your account and following list back to normal.

You blocked or unfollowed everyone except one person

It’s possible you may have unfollowed or blocked all the accounts you were following, except for one person. Think back carefully – have you done a major “cleaning” of your following list recently?

To see if this is the case:

1. Go to your following list and tap on the account shown.
2. Tap on the three dots next to their name.
3. Select “Share Profile” and share their profile link to yourself.

Open the link on a different device where you are not logged into your TikTok account. This will show you the public version of your following list. If it only shows the one account, then you have indeed unfollowed or blocked all others.

If this was accidental, you unfortunately will have to refollow accounts one by one. If it was on purpose, you will need to follow new accounts to repopulate your following list.

Your account was compromised

In the worst case scenario, your account was compromised by a hacker or spammer. They may have unfollowed or blocked all the accounts you were following except one, in order to isolate you.

Signs your account was compromised:

• You didn’t intentionally unfollow people yourself.
• Your profile information, bio, or profile photo was changed.
• You have new videos or comments that you did not post yourself.

If you suspect your account has been hacked or compromised:

1. Change your password immediately and enable two-factor authentication.
2. Remove any suspicious videos or comments.
3. Carefully review your profile and account settings.
4. Consider contacting TikTok support if the issue persists.

Your followed accounts blocked you

There is a chance that the accounts you were following previously all decided to block your account. This would remove you from their followers list, and remove them from your following list.

Some reasons accounts may have blocked you:

• You violated community guidelines on their posts.
• You made inappropriate comments.
• You spammed the accounts with follows/unfollows.

To check if you are blocked:

1. Search for one of the accounts you were following.
2. Tap to view their profile and followers list.
3. See if you can find your username in their followers list.

If your username is missing, that account has likely blocked you. You will need to switch to a different account and politely ask the accounts why you were blocked, then request to be unblocked.

How to repopulate your TikTok following list

If your TikTok following list is only showing one person, here are some tips to quickly find new accounts to follow:

• Check the account suggestions on your For You page.
• Look at the follower lists of your mutuals.
• Use relevant hashtags related to your interests.
• Search for popular accounts in your niche.
• Follow back users who follow you.

Following a diverse range of active accounts will help you repopulate your following list. Be careful not to spam follow accounts too quickly or your account could be flagged.

Also take some time to engage with the accounts by liking, commenting, and sharing their content. This will help encourage them to follow you back!

When to request support from TikTok

If you’ve tried all troubleshooting steps and your following list remains stuck on one account, you may need to request support directly from TikTok.

Reach out to TikTok support if:

• You can’t find a cause for the issue.
• The problem started suddenly and persists for over 24 hours.
• You noticed suspicious account activity indicating hacking.

To get help from TikTok support:

1. In the TikTok app, go to your profile and tap the three dots in the top right.
2. Tap “Report a Problem” and select the issue you are facing.
3. Complete the support request form with details.
4. Check your email for a response from TikTok support.

TikTok may be able to investigate your account and following list to find the underlying cause and restore your full following list. Be patient as it can take 1-2 weeks to receive a resolution.

Summary

A TikTok following list showing only one person is inconvenient, but can usually be fixed. Start by checking for filters, glitches, or account blocks. Refollowing accounts and engaging with your mutuals can quickly rebuild your following list. Persistent issues may require contacting TikTok support to investigate and restore your account.