TikTok keeps track of the videos users watch, allowing them to revisit past content. Whether a video was skipped or fully watched, the app records it for a limited time. Here’s how you can access, manage, and delete your watch history on TikTok.
How to See Your Watch History on TikTok
TikTok’s watch history is stored in the Activity Center section of the app. Follow these steps to access it:
- Open the TikTok app and tap Profile in the lower-right corner.
- Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper-right corner.
- Select Settings and privacy from the menu.
- Tap Activity center and then choose Watch history.
- A list of all videos watched in the past 180 days will appear in chronological order.
- Tap any video to replay it.
This feature is currently only available on mobile devices. Videos watched through a web browser do not appear in the watch history section.
How to Delete Your TikTok Watch History
If you want to clear certain videos or remove your entire watch history, follow these steps:
- Go to your Watch history under the Activity Center.
- Tap Select in the upper-right corner.
- Choose the videos you want to remove or tap Select all watch history.
- Tap Delete and confirm your selection.
Videos automatically disappear from your history after 180 days, but you can manually delete them at any time.
Can You See TikTok Watch History on Desktop?
TikTok’s web version does not currently support a watch history feature. If you watch videos on a computer, they will not be saved in the mobile app’s history. To keep track of interesting videos, consider using the Favorites option by tapping the bookmark icon on a video.
Managing Privacy and Watch History on TikTok
TikTok stores watch history for 180 days, but users cannot stop the app from tracking their viewed content. However, there are ways to control privacy:
- Clearing watch history regularly prevents others from seeing past videos.
- Using Incognito Mode (if available in the future) could help limit tracking.
- Adjusting personalized ad settings reduces data usage for recommendations.
Since TikTok personalizes content based on past interactions, clearing history might temporarily change the For You Page recommendations.
Conclusion
TikTok’s watch history helps users find previously viewed videos with ease. Whether accessing the Activity Center, searching with filters, or managing privacy settings, users can efficiently track and control their viewing habits. Keeping watch history clean ensures better privacy while maintaining a seamless content discovery experience. If this guide helped, consider sharing it with others looking for the same answers.