How TikTok Recommends Videos (FYP Explained) (2020)
TikTok publicly explained For You ranking: interactions, video info, device settings.
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.
Related
See the full TikTok History: Launch, Algorithm & US Ownership (2016–2026)