TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 1 billion monthly active users. On TikTok, everything is designed around high visibility – the more views, likes, and comments you get, the more the algorithm recommends your content.
However, sometimes you may want to browse TikTok more privately without letting others know you’ve viewed their profile. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to turn off profile views in TikTok.
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Why Turn Off Profile Views
Here are some reasons you may want to turn off profile views:
- Privacy – With profile views on, any user whose profile you view can see that you’ve viewed them. Turning it off allows you to lurk more privately.
- Avoid unwanted interactions – People may try to interact with you if they see you’ve viewed them. Turning profile views off prevents this.
- Stalk discreetly – You can browse profiles of your ex, crush, or even competitor accounts without leaving a trace if you switch profile views off.
How to Turn Off Profile Views
Turning off profile views is simple and can be done in a few steps:
Method 1: Via Settings
- Open the TikTok app and tap on your profile icon in the bottom right.
- Tap on the 3-line menu icon in the top right and select “Settings and privacy”.
- Under the “Privacy” section, tap on “Profile views”.
- Toggle the switch next to “Profile view history” off.
Method 2: Via Profile Views Page
- Open TikTok and tap on the “Inbox” icon in the bottom navigation bar.
- Tap on the profile views notification that appears at the top of the page.
- Tap the toggle switch next to “Profile view history” to turn it off.
That’s it! Profile views are now disabled so no one will know when you view their TikTok profile.
What Happens When You Turn Off Profile Views
When you turn off profile views:
- Others won’t be able to see that you’ve viewed their profile.
- You also won’t be able to see who’s viewed your profile – it works both ways.
- Your name will no longer show up in “Viewers” list of profiles you visit.
- You can turn it back on anytime if you change your mind.
Can People Still See If You Viewed Them Previously?
If you had profile views turned on and viewed someone’s profile, then turned it off, your name will still show up on their viewers list for the last 30 days.
After 30 days have passed since you last viewed their profile, your name will disappear from their list once and for all.
So if you want to be absolutely certain no trace is left, either don’t view their profile for 30 days, or block them so they can’t see the viewers list that shows you viewed them.
Other TikTok Privacy Tips
In addition to controlling profile views, here are some other quick privacy tips for TikTok:
- Make your account private in Settings so only approved followers can view your videos
- Turn off suggestions to contacts, Facebook friends etc. in Privacy settings
- Toggle off video downloads so others can’t save your content without permission
- Use a complex password and enable two-factor authentication for account security
Final Thoughts
TikTok can feel like a very public space, but you have control over what you share and who can see aspects like your profile view history.
Turning off profile views gives you more privacy for lurking and browsing user profiles discreetly. TikTok won’t notify anyone that you’ve viewed them, helping you keep your activity more anonymous.
