Parents and guardians can push back against the unpredictable TikTok algorithm even more with expanded content filtering tools.
Individuals who oversee accounts of users under the age of 18 are now able to limit the kinds of videos that appear on a user’s feed using selected keywords via TikTok’s Family Pairing page, which lets caregivers and teens customize safety settings and app use.
The tool is an expansion of TikTok’s content filtering settings launched in July 2022, which let users manage what they see on their For You Page using keywords and hashtags, based on guidance from the Family Online Safety Institute. Importantly, the keywords selected as inappropriate by caregivers are also visible to teen users, fostering a collaborative dynamic that encourages ongoing communication on social media safety.
The platform also announced that it would officially convene its anticipated global Youth Council — a forum for teens to share their experiences, recommendations, and feedback for the app — later this year.
In March, TikTok announced an automatic 60-minute daily screen time limit for all users under 18, with additional caregiver controls for users under 13.
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