{"id":38953,"date":"2022-07-30T14:25:28","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=38953"},"modified":"2022-07-30T14:25:29","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:25:29","slug":"how-to-stop-being-shadowbanned-on-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-being-shadowbanned-on-tiktok","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Being Shadowbanned on TikTok"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9c631db7ed\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9c631db7ed\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9c631db7ed\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-being-shadowbanned-on-tiktok\/#How_to_Stop_Being_Shadowbanned_on_TikTok\" title=\"How to Stop Being Shadowbanned on TikTok\">How to Stop Being Shadowbanned on TikTok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-being-shadowbanned-on-tiktok\/#Uninstalling\" title=\"Uninstalling\">Uninstalling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-being-shadowbanned-on-tiktok\/#Reinstalling\" title=\"Reinstalling\">Reinstalling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-being-shadowbanned-on-tiktok\/#Switching_to_a_business_account\" title=\"Switching to a business account\">Switching to a business account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-being-shadowbanned-on-tiktok\/#Unfollowing_banned_users\" title=\"Unfollowing banned users\">Unfollowing banned users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-being-shadowbanned-on-tiktok\/#Changing_your_profile_picture\" title=\"Changing your profile picture\">Changing your profile picture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Being_Shadowbanned_on_TikTok\"><\/span>How to Stop Being Shadowbanned on TikTok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you are wondering how to stop being shadowbanned on TikTok, you have come to the right place. If you have experienced this problem, read this article to learn how to fix the issue and get back on the platform. This article will provide you with some useful tips to unfollow or re-follow banned users. Moreover, you&#8217;ll also learn how to reinstall the app and switch to a business account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstalling\"><\/span>Uninstalling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you notice that your TikTok posts have suddenly been removed from your profile, you may have been shadowbanned. This is a temporary ban, and you can recover your account at any time. You can try deleting your offending posts and waiting for the algorithm to forgive you. To test if your posts have been removed, you can delete them and reinstall them. You may also need to clear your cache and update the app.<\/p>\n<p>You might have seen your video being shadowbanned for a few reasons. Maybe it is not engaging enough for people to watch it. If that is the case, you should delete your video and post something else instead. Make sure to follow the community guidelines on TikTok to avoid being shadow-banned. Also, do not post any violent or obscene content. You must adhere to these guidelines or else you could get permanently banned from the app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reinstalling\"><\/span>Reinstalling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re being shadowbanned by TikTok, you&#8217;ve probably tried reinstalling the app, deleting your content, and waiting for the shadow ban to lift. The consensus seems to be to wait for a couple of weeks. During this time, you can try reposting your video and increasing your engagement with your followers. It&#8217;s also important to delete any offensive content from your TikTok account.<\/p>\n<p>Reinstalling TikTok may not solve your problem, but it could help you regain your audience. Oftentimes, users are shadowbanned for not following guidelines or posting content that violates TikTok&#8217;s guidelines. If you don&#8217;t know which video caused your shadowban, try searching under a hashtag you use. Make sure you don&#8217;t post any videos that are considered spam or violate other guidelines.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switching_to_a_business_account\"><\/span>Switching to a business account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are getting frustrated with being shadowbanned on TikTok, you should consider switching to a business account. This will allow you to continue posting content, while also avoiding the risk of being permanently banned. However, it is important to note that shadowbans are not always logical. Often, they are the result of an AI error or something you post that is out of the norm.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to avoid being shadowbanned is to stick to the rules and follow community guidelines. Generally, shadowbans last 14 days, but they can also be permanent. Make sure that you follow the guidelines for the TikTok app to avoid being permanently banned. Remember, shadowbans don&#8217;t last forever &#8211; most users report only a few days or weeks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unfollowing_banned_users\"><\/span>Unfollowing banned users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are losing your audience on TikTok, you might be wondering how to stop being shadowbanned. First, make sure that your content is not disappearing &#8211; this may be a sign of a shadowban. A shadowban may not be permanent, lasting from seven to fourteen days, depending on the violation. But if you have been banned too often, you could end up permanently banned. If you are experiencing this problem, follow these steps to prevent being shadowbanned:<\/p>\n<p>If you see a sudden drop in your engagement, you may have been shadowbanned. You might not be showing up on TikTok&#8217;s For You page, or your content might not be getting enough exposure to compensate for lost followers. If you&#8217;ve posted new content recently or at a slow time, this dip in engagement could also be a sign of a shadowban.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_your_profile_picture\"><\/span>Changing your profile picture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that a shadowban can happen for a variety of reasons. It could be an AI error, or your content might be considered out of place. In either case, it&#8217;s imperative to change your profile picture to avoid becoming shadowbanned. Below are some tips to keep your account safe. This method isn&#8217;t foolproof, but it works for some users.<\/p>\n<p>First, you should delete any content that violates TikTok&#8217;s rules. It will take two weeks for a shadowban to be lifted. 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