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Are you new to TikTok and not sure how to search videos? Searching for trending hashtags and songs can also give you ideas on new videos for you to create. This How.com.vn article teaches you how to search for videos on TikTok on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.
Finding and Viewing TikTok Videos
To search for videos on TikTok, tap the magnifying glass at the top of your For You page. Enter any keywords, and then sort by people, videos, sounds, live streams, or hashtags.
Steps
Open the TikTok app. This looks like a music note with a black background. If needed, you can install TikTok or create an account.
Tap the magnifying glass icon. This is in the top-right corner.- By default, you'll see your For You page.
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Type your search. Before you press "Enter" or "Search" on your keyboard, you'll see a list of recommended search results appear in a drop-down below the search box. You can tap one of these to see that search, or you can press "Enter" or "Search" on your phone's keyboard to see all your search results.- Your search results will be sorted between Top, Users, Videos, Sounds, Hashtags, and more.
- To filter your results, tap ••• in the top-right corner and tap Filters. Select the sorting, video category, and/or date posted, and then tap Apply.[1]
Go to https://tiktok.com in a web browser. You must be logged into your account to search for videos. Otherwise, you'll only be able to search for users and use the Explore page.- To log in, click Log in in the top-right corner and select a method. Enter your password.
Click the search bar. It's centered at the top of the page.- If you only want to use the Explore page, or if you don't know what to search for, click Explore in the left panel to browse TikTok's featured videos.
Enter your search. As you type the search query, you'll see some search results populate below. You can either click these results or press Enter/Return on your keyboard.- Filter the search by clicking the Top, Accounts, and Videos tabs at the top.
Community Q&A
- QuestionI followed the steps under Discover to search but I still couldn't see the search box
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Staff AnswerHow.com.vn Staff EditorStaff AnswerThese instructions are using the mobile app for Android or iOS. If you're using a web browser, the steps may be different. - Questionthere is no search bar or magnifying glass?How.com.vn Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerHow.com.vn Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou want to tap the "Discover" tab at the bottom of your screen and you'll see the search bar at the top. When you're watching vids on your FYP or those you're following, you'll also see a magnifying glass on the top right corner of every video. But that's only if you're using the mobile app, as described in this article. - QuestionThere is no magnifying glass by the discover button to searchHow.com.vn Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerHow.com.vn Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou want to tap the "Discover" tab at the bottom of your screen and you'll see the search bar at the top. When you're watching vids on your FYP or those you're following, you'll also see a magnifying glass on the top right corner of every video. But that's only if you're using the mobile app, as described in this article.
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Tips
- If you like a video before logging in, you'll be prompted to log in.Thanks
- Browsing the "Discover" tab to see what's trending is a great way to understand which content is popular and get your videos on the FYP.Thanks
- If you want to search for a specific hashtag, just tap the hashtag in the video description to see all the tagged posts.Thanks
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1. Open Tiktok.
2. Tap the magnifying glass icon.
3. Tap the search bar.
4. Type your search.
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