TikTok Liked Videos Disappeared: Where Did They Go?

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Carolyn Howell

Last Updated: Sep 06, 2024

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Looking for answers to why your TikTok liked videos disappeared? Look no further! We have gathered all possible answers to the mystery. 

Put your detective hat on, and let’s start investigating!

Why Are My Liked Videos Disappearing on TikTok?

Why are my liked videos disappearing on TikTok? Whether you’re referring to your videos and their likes or other people’s videos you liked, below are the most likely causes. 

Liked Videos on TikTok Disappeared: App Issues

Some app issues may cause certain features to malfunction or even temporarily disappear. Here are the most common ones and how to resolve them:

  • Your TikTok app needs an update. If TikTok recently released an app update and your device did not install it automatically, you may experience compatibility issues. Some app features may not work properly, or some of your activity history may disappear. Go to the Google Play Store/Apple App Store and the TikTok app product page. Install the update if one is available. 
  • Your TikTok cache is full. If you use TikTok frequently, you should clear your app cache regularly. A full cache can affect app performance, i.e., cause glitches. You’ll find your app cache via your Profile>Menu>Settings and privacy>Cache & Cellular>Free up space.
  • TikTok is experiencing downtime. If it is down in your region or worldwide, there’s nothing you can do. You simply have to wait it out. Go online to know for sure if TikTok servers are down. 
  • TikTok released a new product/feature. The platform usually releases a new product/feature to a limited number of users for beta testing. During the testing phase, the new product/feature may also cause glitches in the app. One way to address this is by submitting a report to TikTok. 

Another likely reason that is not app-related is a poor WiFi connection. Disconnect from and then reconnect to your WiFi, or restart your modem. Try opening other sites to confirm if a poor internet connection is the problem. 

You should also try uninstalling and reinstalling your TikTok app, then restart your device for good measure. 

My TikTok Liked Videos Disappeared: Content Removal

If your liked videos are gone, one of two things may have happened:

  1. If videos you liked disappeared, the creator may have deleted them or changed their privacy settings. If it’s the latter, the creator may have limited the audience of their videos to only the followers they follow back. It’s also possible that they switched to a private account. If you aren’t following the creator yet, you should do so and wait for them to approve your request — if they switched to a private account. Following the account may let you regain access to the videos you lost. However, if the creator changed the privacy settings for individual videos, there may be no way to access them again. If you find a video you like and want to save for future reference, save it to your device. This is the best way to guarantee you won’t lose it. 
  2. TikTok may have removed the videos due to a report/content violation. This could apply to your videos and their likes or videos you liked. TikTok removes content from feeds if it’s not suitable for everybody, i.e., it contains complex themes. It also removes content that violates Community Guidelines. Such types of content include videos that show violence, sexual activities, criminal activities, drug use, and the like. TikTok may also restrict videos that deal with topics that may have adverse psychological/behavioral effects, such as unhealthy eating habits. Posts that share fake information or conspiracy theories or promote/instigate abuse toward another person violate TikTok’s policies. Finally, if you use a Tiktok like service and TikTok detects the activity, it will promptly remove the fake likes. It may also remove your content and temporarily suspend your account. 

Other Ways To Save Videos You Like

TikTok offers other options to save videos you like. A few of these even guarantee you won’t lose them in case the original post disappears from the platform. Here are more ways to save TikTok posts:

  • Save the videos to your device. Just long-press on the video or tap the Share icon, then tap Save video. 
  • Use a video downloader. You can use a TikTok video downloader to save TikTok posts without signing into your TikTok account. 
  • Repost the content. Tap the Share icon and select Repost. The video automatically goes to the Repost folder on your profile page. 
  • Share the content outside TikTok. The Share option also lets you send the video URL via Messenger, Instagram, Facebook, email, etc. 

TikTok Liked Videos Disappeared: Frequently Asked Questions

Are you wondering what happened to your liked videos on TikTok? Here are answers to more FAQs to help you find possible solutions. 

Why did all the likes on my TikTok disappear?

An app issue is one of the likely reasons that all the likes on your TikTok disappeared. TikTok may be experiencing some downtime, or your app may need an update. 

Another likely reason is that TikTok detected spam activity in your account. If you had a sudden influx of likes, TikTok may have flagged it and removed the likes.

Why can I not see my liked videos on TikTok?

If you’re not seeing some of the TikTok videos you liked, it’s possible that the creator or TikTok removed them. However, an app issue is probably the culprit if you’re not seeing all your liked videos. 

Is there a limit to liked videos on TikTok?

According to reports, users can only send up to 500 likes daily. And you also have to pace yourself when liking posts. If you like too many posts per minute/hour, TikTok will send you a “tapping too fast” error message. To prevent spamming, TikTok may deactivate your account for 24 hours.

How do I recover deleted liked videos on TikTok?

Unfortunately, you can’t recover missing liked videos if the original creator deleted them or if TikTok removed them. 

If they’re your videos and TikTok removed them because of a minor violation or spam likes, the videos only disappear from feeds. They may still be on your profile page. If somebody reports your video, TikTok may remove it from the platform completely. You can file an appeal to get it back. 

How To Get Likes and Keep Them, Too

Some reasons for disappearing liked videos are out of your control, such as app issues. Other reasons are completely avoidable. Make sure you always follow Community Guidelines. Don’t engage in spam activity, such as buying too many likes and having them delivered in one go. 

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