How to Adjust TikTok’s For You Page Algorithm: An Explanation

“TikTok has introduced a new method for customizing your algorithm and tailoring your For You Page to show users more of their preferences and less of what they are not interested in.”

TikTokers tend to utilize the platform more frequently when they come across content that interests them on their For You Page, commonly referred to as FYP.

The FYP is a collection of videos that your daily TikTok usage influences through its algorithm.

Despite the significant change to the platform, TikTokers now have the ability to customize their FYP and modify their algorithm accordingly.

Tips for Personalizing Your FYP and TikTok Algorithm

To access your profile on the TikTok app, tap the Profile button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click on the ☰ button at the top, then choose Settings and privacy from the menu.
Tap Content preferences and then select Manage topics.
Slide the slider to modify the level of visibility for each topic.
Click on the Save button at the top to confirm.

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A “slider”is a tool on TikTok that allows users to customize their algorithm. By selecting preferred topics such as “humor”or “sports,”users can manage their sliders and determine what content they would like to see on their FYP. Additionally, the sliders can be adjusted to filter out content that users do not wish to see on their feed.

Your personalized FYP will be constantly adjusted as your TikTok algorithm analyzes your activity and preferences.

On TikTok’s website, there is also information regarding personalizing your algorithm that they have highlighted. One key point to note is that these modifications only affect your FYP.

“The preferences you choose for various topics will only affect the content shown in your For You feed. Other sections of TikTok, such as your Following feed, profile, and inbox, will not be influenced by these preferences.”

Moreover, aside from customizing your FYP and tweaking your algorithm, TikTokers can also have fun by experimenting with different filters and frames, such as the Sabrina Carpenter frame.