TikTok allows users to Customize the “For You” page

Bianca Patrick
3 min readAug 16, 2022

TikTok has now become the most active hub for the young generation to receive the trendy and latest feed in split seconds. The most widely used small clips and the video-sharing app offer unique features to facilitate active visitors. The For You page on TikTok is a highly engaged and most visible platform for users, but now new changes are coming to foster the global community.

The latest news shows TikTok is beginning to give users more control over the (For You) page. The firm said today that users could choose specific terms or hashtags they do not want to see in their feeds, and the app will filter them out automatically. The new feature works most simply; for example, If you’ve seen anything you don’t want to see again, you may quickly get rid of it by utilising hashtags or particular terms. This feature gives consumers more control over the videos they do not want to view.

Moderation and Filtering Tools

TikTok is introducing two new automatic screening and moderation tools for a better user experience. Content Levels are one feature that assists in showing all forms of adult and helpful information thanks to a social media app based on “thematic maturity.” The second function will locate short films or clips that are fine when viewed individually but troublesome when seen in large quantities. TikTok has been working on this for a while and is ready to introduce its global followers.

Earlier, users could not remove specific content, and they tried various methods, including data cleaner tools but were unable to separate unwanted short videos. The latest feature brought by TikTok is highly advanced and rapidly manages your For You page by displaying desired terms or trendy tags. In addition, famous social media brands are now slowly allowing their users to infuse private settings that can protect sensitive information or simply show exclusive feeds on their For You page.

The social media giant is introducing an AI-based recognition filter that restricts potentially harmful videos, such as those about depression and diet plans. Your home screen will still display this content, but not in large quantities, preventing people from being overloaded with delicate material. These features will significantly protect active users’ private information and give a smooth TikTok feed exposure.

The app’s design makes clear its priorities; while you may swipe to the Following feed, TikTok’s incredible algorithm prefers to tell you what you enjoy on the For You tab. The more video-sharing app can function as a simple platform that you open and swipe through instead of presenting content without your approval. The leaks confirm that TikTok will launch these tools in the U.S or European countries.

It’s good to see TikTok giving users more control over their feeds, though there are still questions about the content TikTok chooses to recommend. For example, you may activate the “Not Interested” button on the app to stop viewing videos from a specific individual or those with a particular sound. The logical next step and a move that several other social media networks have made are to include hashtag filters. The app spokesperson confirmed it would take “weeks” before everyone can access these services, which will soon be available to register for TikTok users.

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Bianca Patrick

Bianca is a content creator & a passionate blogger. She is a professional tech blogger & an avid reader. She loves to explore topics related to tech.