- A simple app refresh often fixes these display issues. Close TikTok completely and reopen it.
- Make sure your profile is public, not private. Private videos won’t show likes or views publicly.
- Revisit and adjust your content strategy for better engagement.
Preliminary Fixes
- Close & Reopen: Sometimes, a simple app restart can refresh the data. Close TikTok completely and reopen it.
- Force Quit & Relaunch (iPhone): For iPhones, swipe up on TikTok in the App Switcher to fully close it, then relaunch.
- Server Issues : TikTok might be experiencing server issues. Patience is key; likes and views should reappear once resolved.
- Check for Updates: Ensure you’re running the latest TikTok version. Updates often fix bugs and glitches.
Fix 1: Disable Private Account on TikTok
Step 1: Open TikTok and go to your profile . Tap the hamburger menu at the top.
Step 2: Select Settings & privacy .
Step 3: Select Privacy and disable the Private Account toggle.
Fix 2: Clear TikTok Cache
TikTok collects cache in the background to improve loading times and overall app performance. When it collects a corrupt cache, you may run into such glitches. You can clear the TikTok cache using the steps below.
Step 1: Head to the Settings & privacy menu on TikTok (check the steps above).
Step 2: Scroll to Free up space .
Step 3: Clear TikTok cache from the following menu.
Fix 3: Change Your Content Strategy
You revisit your content strategy on TikTok. If your TikTok videos aren’t getting meaningful views, change the type of content you post, tweak when you post, and get inspiration from another trendy account to create content.
Before you switch to another platform like Instagram to post content, learn the root cause of the problem and take the required steps. While you are at it, let us know the trick that worked for you.
