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How TikTok Recommends Videos (FYP Explained) (2020)

TikTok publicly explained For You ranking: interactions, video info, device settings.

By Junaid Tariq · Updated · 1 min read
DateJun 18, 2020
PlatformTikTok
TypeAlgorithm
Who it affectsAll creators

What happened

In June 2020 TikTok published an explanation of how its For You feed recommends videos: user interactions, video information (captions, sounds, hashtags) and device and account settings, with interactions weighted most.

Who it affected

All creators.

What it means for marketers today

See how the TikTok algorithm works.

See the full TikTok History: Launch, Algorithm & US Ownership (2016–2026)

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