TikTok shadowbans: What is a shadowban and how to fix it – Dexerto

If youve noticed that your engagement on TikTok has taken a massive dip, theres a chance you may have been shadowbanned. But what are shadowbans, and are they actually real?

As TikTok increasingly becomes peoples go-to platform for content, more and more creators are flocking to the app to try and build their presence there.

This means that there are plenty of people who are keeping a close eye on their engagement, and often notice when there is a sharp decrease in likes, views, and sometimes comments.

Some attribute this phenomenon to shadowbans, but fixing the issue is not an entirely straightforward process.

Shadowbanning refers to a platform or service blocking or partially blocking a users visibility or access on a certain site without officially informing them.

Its a phenomenon seen across multiple different sites, such as Instagram, however some debate whether shadowbans on TikTok are actually real.

You may find that your videos are no longer appearing on peoples For You Pages, leading to a drop in engagement, which may happen if you post spam or potential adult content (though none of this has been confirmed by TikTok.)

If you suspect that your videos are being hidden from peoples For You Pages, there are a few steps you can try to attempt to resolve the issue.

However, its worth noting that none of these fixes guarantee that the issue will be resolved.

TikTok users are continuously mystified by the concept of shadowbans, but as of yet the platform hasnt released specific information regarding them.

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TikTok shadowbans: What is a shadowban and how to fix it - Dexerto