Summary: Wanna wipe a TikTok off the face of the earth? Here’s how to nuke it for good, what actually happens after, and—if you’re just feeling indecisive a trick for hiding it instead of trashing it.
So, What Actually Happens When You Delete a TikTok Video?
Straight up: Deleting a TikTok means it’s gone. Not “oops, let me get that back” gone, but “never coming back from the dead” gone. Your video vanishes from your profile, the For You Page, search, your followers’ feeds everywhere. All those likes, comments, and views? Poof. Unless you saved it somewhere else, it’s toast.
How to Delete a TikTok Video on Your Phone
- Fire up TikTok.
- Hit ‘Profile’ in the bottom right yeah, the little person icon.
- Tap the video you’re sick of.
- Smash those three dots (•••) on the right.
- Tap ‘Delete’ (or that trash can or can’t miss it).
- TikTok’s gonna double-check tell it yes, you mean it.
Deleting a Video on TikTok’s Website (Desktop)
- Head over to TikTok.com and log in.
- Click your profile pic, then ‘View Profile.’
- Find the video that needs to go.
- Click the three dots (why is it always dots?).
- Click ‘Delete’ and confirm. Done and dusted.
Don’t Want to Delete? Try Making It Private
Not ready to say goodbye? Just hide it. Go to your video, hit the three dots, then ‘Privacy Settings,’ then set it to ‘Only Me.’ Now only you can see it. All your likes and views stay put. Kind of like shoving it in a digital closet.
What Happens After You Delete?
- Video? Gone. Forever.
- Likes, comments, shares? Adios.
- Analytics? Buh-bye.
- That old video link? Dead as disco.
Can You Get a Deleted TikTok Video Back?
Nope. TikTok doesn’t do take-backs. The only way you’re getting it back is if:
- You saved it to your phone before deleting.
- It’s still hanging out as a draft (but only on the same device).
- Someone else downloaded it (awkward).
Should You Even Delete It?
Go ahead and delete if:
- The video’s got mistakes.
- You uploaded the wrong thing. Oops.
- It breaks TikTok’s rules (you don’t want that smoke).
But if you’re just bummed about low views? Maybe chill for a sec. Try making it private instead.
Will Deleting Hurt Your Account?
Once in a while? Nah, you’re fine. But if you’re nuking videos left and right, TikTok’s algorithm might start side-eyeing you. Too many deletions = less trust, less engagement history, and the algorithm gets confused. Nobody wants that.
Weird Stuff That Might Happen After Deleting
- Sometimes you’ll see a ‘Community Guidelines Violation’ notification after deleting. Glitch? Probably.
- Video still shows up for a bit? That’s just caching. Restart the app or clear your cache—should fix it.
Before You Delete… Think!
- Save the video somewhere first (just in case you change your mind).
- Try making it private.
- Don’t delete just because it’s flopping—seriously, you never know what’ll go viral later.
- Double-check for any TikTok policy flags before you nuke it.
TL;DR: Delete or Just Hide It?
| Action | Use When… |
|---|---|
| Delete | You never wanna see it again. |
| Private | You wanna hide it, not lose it. |
| Leave it | It’s just not doing numbers. |
And honestly? Don’t overthink it. If you regret it, there’s always cat videos to upload tomorrow.
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