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TikTok is working on a ‘Watch History’ feature

By Wei Zhang
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You saw a video on TikTok that you really liked, but you didn’t save it and didn’t remember the name of the uploader. You want to watch the video again, but you can’t seem to find it. What do you do? Well, if TikTok releases this feature, you will be able to see what videos you have watched and then find the video in question.

Hammod Oh, a Twitter user who discovers upcoming features on different social platforms, found out that TikTok is testing a new “Watch History” feature. The feature will allow users to easily see what videos they’ve already watched for up to seven days. So, the end of your never-ending search for that interesting video you saw could be close.

In a tweet, later shared by social media consultant Matt Navarra, Hammod Oh shared a screenshot that shows a new option called “Watch History,” which was probably under the “content and activity” section in the settings menu of the TikTok app.

Currently, TikTok’s new “Watch History” feature is only available to selected users who are part of the test program for the feature. There isn’t any information on when we could expect TikTok to officially release the feature for the rest of us. TikTok only told TechCrunch, “We’re always thinking about new ways to bring value to our community and enrich the TikTok experience.”

Questions & Answers

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How can users access this new Watch History feature?

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A screenshot shared by Hammod Oh suggests the new 'Watch History' option might be found under the 'content and activity' section within the settings menu of the TikTok app.

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When will TikTok officially release the Watch History feature to all users?

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There is currently no information available regarding when TikTok plans to officially release this feature to its wider user base. It is presently only available to a select group of test users.

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How long will watched videos remain visible in the Watch History?

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The new feature will allow users to see videos they have already watched for a period of up to seven days. This helps users quickly find recently viewed content.

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