TikTok is testing a watch history feature to make it easier to uncover lost videos – TechCrunch

TikTok is testing a new watch history feature with some users to allow them to find videos that appeared on their For You page that they didnt have a chance to save. Given the constant stream of content on TikTok, accidentally refreshing your For You page and losing a video before youve had a chance to like it is a common problem for users. It seems that TikTok is looking to solve this problem with the addition of this possible feature.

When asked if the company plans to expand the test and roll out the feature to more users, TikTok told TechCrunch in an email that it doesnt have more to share on the test at this time.

Were always thinking about new ways to bring value to our community and enrich the TikTok experience, a TikTok spokesperson told TechCrunch, when reached for comment.

Twitter user Hammod Oh, who often uncovers features that are currently being tested by social media platforms, first spotted the feature, which was then highlighted by social media consultant Matt Navarra. Screenshots posted by Hammod Oh and other users indicate that a TikTok users watch history will be accessible in the content and activity section in the apps settings.

The test comes as some TikTok users have found workarounds to help find lost videos. Earlier this year, TikTok user rachforaday posted a video that walks users through the process of uncovering a lost video on the platform. The video instructs users to go to the Discover page, click search, enter an asterisk, go to the search filters tab and toggle the watched videos button. Once you click apply, youll get a list of videos youve seen in the past seven days. The video has since gained immense traction and has been viewed more than 32 million times and has more than 5.5 million likes.

This method isnt the only way that users have uncovered lost TikTok videos. Another workaround walks users through the process of downloading their entire data from the app to access a zip file that shows their video browsing history.

TikToks watch history feature should make the process of finding lost videos a lot simpler and get rid of the need for these workarounds.

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