Content under FYF Ineligible standards is not recommended in the For You feed
The For You feed (FYF) is meant to help people discover varied content and creators, but not all content is guaranteed to be recommended. Content TikTok identifies under the FYF Ineligible standards is not recommended in the FYF. This is a recommendation limit, not removal, and a link leads to the page that says what qualifies.
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not all content is guaranteed to be recommended
When we identify content that falls under the “FYF Ineligible” standards in our Community Guidelines, it won't be recommended in the FYF.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to content identified under the FYF Ineligible standards.
Not stated here
What qualifies as FYF Ineligible is on a separate page of the Guidelines, covered elsewhere in this document.
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How the For You feed recommendations are powered
TikTok describes the For You feed (FYF) as powered by a recommendation system that connects users to content, creators and topics they might enjoy. The system looks at things like what the user likes, shares, comments on and searches for, as well as what is trending. Links lead to tools to understand and customize recommendations. The list given is introduced by things like, so it is not stated to be complete.
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Who
TikTok recommendation system
What it covers
what users like, share, comment on and search for, and what is trending
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It’s powered by a recommendation system that helps connect you to content, creators, and topics you might enjoy.
The system looks at things like what you like, share, comment on, and search for, as well as what’s trending.
Learn more about the
Qualifications & exceptions
The signals named are examples (things like), not a complete list.
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The linked pages named in this passage were not supplied, so their contents cannot be described here.
Other signals the recommendation system uses are not listed.
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FYF has content eligibility standards; ineligible content stays findable; low views do not mean a rule was broken
TikTok maintains content eligibility standards for the FYF that prioritize safety and are informed by community diversity and cultural practices. Because the FYF is intended for a range of audiences from teenagers to great grandparents, it makes certain content ineligible that may not be suitable for a broad audience; the FYF Ineligible sections throughout the Guidelines say which. TikTok says that even if a video does not reach the FYF, people may still find it through search or a creator’s account, and that few views do not necessarily mean a rule was broken. Creators can check analytics to see how videos are performing, including whether any were made ineligible for recommendation.
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We maintain content eligibility standards for the FYF that prioritize safety
We make ineligible for the FYF certain content that may not be suitable for a broad audience.
Learn more about the types of content we leave out from the FYF in the “FYF Ineligible” sections throughout our Community Guidelines.
Even if a video doesn’t make it to the FYF, people may still find it through search or by going to a creator's account.
If a video isn’t getting many views, it also doesn’t necessarily mean it broke a rule.
Creators can check
to see how their videos are performing, including if there were any made ineligible for recommendation
Qualifications & exceptions
The statement that ineligible videos can be found through search or a creator account is stated as may, not as a guarantee.
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The linked pages named in this passage were not supplied, so their contents cannot be described here.
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Recommendations aim to avoid repeated negative-experience content; repetition may be interrupted in crises
TikTok says the recommendation system is built to help people discover a wide range of content, not the same kinds of videos over and over. It aims to prevent its systems from repeatedly recommending content that could lead to a negative experience, such as extreme fitness or dieting, sexual suggestiveness, sadness, or overgeneralized mental health advice. During moments of crisis or unrest, it may also interrupt repetitive recommendations to ensure people continue to see a broad mix of content, creators and perspectives.
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We aim to prevent our systems from repeatedly recommending content that could lead to a negative experience, such as extreme fitness or dieting, sexual suggestiveness, sadness, or overgeneralized mental health advice.
During moments of crisis or unrest, we may also interrupt repetitive recommendations to help ensure people continue to see a broad mix of content, creators, and perspectives
Learn more about our work to keep your experience
Qualifications & exceptions
Stated as an aim (we aim to prevent); interruption in crises is stated as may.
The examples of negative-experience content are given after such as, so they are not exhaustive.
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The linked pages named in this passage were not supplied, so their contents cannot be described here.
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Search: results may be limited, tailored and ranked; some allowed content may not appear as a top result
TikTok Search helps users discover content. In some situations, such as when there is an elevated risk of harm to users or communities, TikTok may limit visibility of certain search results. Some content that is allowed on TikTok may not be suitable for all audiences and might not appear as a top result. Search results and recommendations may look different for everyone because TikTok considers things like past searches and what the user has watched, and it tries to highlight content from reliable sources at the top. Recommended searches prioritize entertaining and informative content and do not include terms associated with harassment, sensationalism, or graphic and disturbing themes; a link lets users report a search recommendation they believe violates the Guidelines.
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In some situations—such as when there’s an elevated risk of harm to users or communities—we may limit visibility of certain search results.
some content that’s allowed on TikTok may not be suitable for all audiences, and might not appear as a top result
we consider things like your past searches and what you’ve watched to help make results more relevant
We also try to highlight content from reliable sources at the top.
we prioritize entertaining and informative content in search recommendations, and don't recommend terms associated with harassment, sensationalism, or graphic and disturbing themes
If you see a search recommendation that you believe violates our Community Guidelines, report it to us
Qualifications & exceptions
Limiting search results is stated as may and tied to situations such as an elevated risk of harm.
Personalization uses things like past searches and watch history; the list is not stated to be complete.
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The linked pages named in this passage were not supplied, so their contents cannot be described here.
What counts as a reliable source is not defined here.