Adjust TikTok Feed to Display Content with Minimal or No Likes Viewed

In the ever-evolving world of social media, TikTok stands out as a platform that offers a personalised feed of recommended videos, known as the For You Page (FYP). However, sometimes users may find themselves seeing videos with very few likes or views on their FYP. This article aims to provide a guide on how to improve your TikTok feed and ensure you see content that aligns with your interests.

Firstly, it's crucial to understand that the algorithm responsible for curating your FYP is trainable. The "Not Interested" option is the most direct way to reset your FYP and retrain the algorithm about what you don't want to see. Similarly, taking a break from TikTok for a few days after refreshing also allows the account to completely reset.

To clear your TikTok watch history, go to your profile, tap the 3-line menu button, select "Settings and privacy", choose "Activity center", tap "Watch history", select videos to delete, and tap "Delete" to clear your entire watch history. Clearing your watch history removes watch data that has been misleading the algorithm and signals a fresh start.

Refreshing the FYP allows users to retrain the algorithm by actively liking and engaging with new videos that appeal to them. To refresh the TikTok FYP, users need to open the app, tap on the Profile icon, tap on the three horizontal line Menu icon, select "Settings and privacy", tap "Content preferences" under the "Content & Display" tab, and then tap on "Refresh your For You feed".

Following new TikTok accounts that post content you enjoy watching can help improve your stale FYP. To find and follow new accounts, tap the discover icon, use specific keywords and hashtags in the search bar, scroll through other accounts' videos you enjoy, check out TikTok's recommendations for similar accounts on profiles you follow, and follow at least 20-30 fresh accounts that post videos aligned with your preferences.

One reason for seeing low-liked videos on FYP is a glitch in the TikTok algorithm. If you've tried all the other troubleshooting tips but are still seeing too many low-engagement or irrelevant videos, it may be time for a short break from TikTok.

It's also important to note that excessive negative engagement (tapping "Not Interested" on many videos, watching videos all the way through only to dislike them, or leaving negative comments) can result in videos with hardly any likes appearing on FYP. To effectively use TikTok's Like feature, look for videos that you find interesting, helpful or entertaining based on your preferences. When you come across ones relevant to your tastes, like those videos by tapping the heart icon, double-tap the heart icon on videos you really love to amplify the signal to the algorithm, scroll back through your Liked videos tab and interact with them again periodically, and check if your FYP improves with better recommendations after consistently liking your favorite videos for a few days.

In conclusion, by following new accounts, refreshing your FYP, and actively engaging with content you enjoy, you can improve your TikTok feed and ensure you see videos that align with your interests. Remember, the algorithm is trainable, and with consistent effort, you can shape your FYP to suit your preferences.

*Note: The people or groups likely involved in fixing TikTok's algorithm errors and improving poor video suggestions are the content moderators and employees who originally trained the algorithm, as well as possibly internal teams responsible for the platform's algorithm management. However, many content moderators face layoffs and strikes related to these issues while the company relies increasingly on AI for moderation. This aspect was not included in the main article to maintain a focus on user-centric solutions.

*Note 2: Having location settings enabled can expose FYP to low-engagement local videos not aligned with user's interests. We recommend adjusting your location settings to broaden your video recommendations and ensure you see content that resonates with you.