TikTok Profile Views: Who Can See Them and How to Turn Them Off

Published: November 6, 2026 · Updated: November 6, 2026

TikTok profile views show up only through Profile view history. You see a name only when that account has the setting on too. If you open a profile that has it on, they see your visit.

TikTok Support calls this list Profile view history, and it covers the past 30 days. Menu names can change as TikTok updates the app, so match the closest labels on your device.

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Can You See Who Viewed Your TikTok Profile?

Yes, but only inside Profile view history. TikTok Support says the feature lists which accounts have viewed your profile. You only get the past 30 days, and you only see accounts that turned the setting on too. Support does not describe another setting that lists those names.

The two-way rule

The two-way rule cuts both ways. You only see views from accounts that have this setting turned on, and those views have to fall in the past 30 days. If you visit another account that has the setting on, they see your visit. As a result, there is no one-way version. Turn the setting off, and you stop seeing viewers, while others also stop seeing your visits.

Who gets the feature

TikTok profile view history is only for people who are 16 or older and who have fewer than 5,000 followers. TikTok also turns the setting off by default, so you switch it on before any names can show. At 5,000 followers or more, or under 16, the setting is not available. Support does not describe a replacement list.

How to See Who Viewed Your TikTok Profile (Step by Step)

Open Settings, then turn Profile view history on. After that, names can appear when the other account has the setting on too.

1. Tap Profile at the bottom.
2. Tap the Menu ☰ button at the top, then select Settings and privacy.
3. Tap Privacy, then tap Profile views.
4. Turn the Profile view history setting on or off.

Then check the list. You will only see accounts that also have the setting on, and only visits from the past 30 days.

Other ways to open it

From Inbox: go to Inbox, then Activities. Next, tap the notification that someone has viewed your profile, or tap Profile views, then Settings.

From Profile: tap Profile, then the Profile views button at the top, then Settings. So the Settings route, the Inbox route, and that button all land on the same switch.

How to Turn Off Profile Views on TikTok

To turn off profile views on TikTok, set Profile view history to off on the same Settings path. There is not a separate control.

1. Tap Profile at the bottom.
2. Tap the Menu ☰ button at the top, then select Settings and privacy.
3. Tap Privacy, then tap Profile views.
4. Turn the Profile view history setting off.

You will not see who viewed your profile, and others will not see that you viewed theirs. However, you cannot hide from one person only. The switch is all or nothing.

Why Is My TikTok Profile Views List Empty?

Your list is empty for a few reasons Support actually states. The setting may be off, the other person may have it off, or the visit may sit outside 30 days. You may also be under 16, or you may have 5,000 followers or more.

First, check the default. TikTok turns Profile view history off until you switch it on, so a blank list is normal before that first change. Next, apply the two-way rule: you only see accounts that also have the setting on. Then check the 30-day window, because older visits fall outside this screen. Finally, confirm you are 16 or older with fewer than 5,000 followers. Otherwise the setting is not available.

In short, TikTok does not document a hidden setting that reveals more names. No app fixes an empty list either, because TikTok only offers Profile view history.

What to Do If You Want More People Viewing Your Profile

More profile visits follow when more people watch your videos and your profile is easy to read. A clear name, photo, and bio help, but the views come first.

For example, start with more TikTok views.

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If reach stays low, also check for a TikTok shadowban. A follower boost is an option if you want Instant Start help, and it only needs a public username.

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FAQ

Is there an app that shows who viewed my TikTok profile?

No. TikTok only offers Profile view history inside the app. Apps that ask for your password are a red flag, so never share a password. Those tools cannot open a viewer list TikTok does not provide.

Does TikTok notify me when someone views my profile?

TikTok Support’s Inbox route mentions a notification that someone has viewed your profile. You can also open Inbox, then Activities, and tap Profile views. From there, Settings lets you turn the switch on or off.

Do I show up if I view a profile with the setting off?

No. Under the two-way rule, you appear only to accounts that have Profile view history turned on. If their switch is off, your visit stays off their list.

Wrap-up

TikTok profile views depend on Profile view history, and both accounts need the setting on. The window is the past 30 days, the switch starts off, and you need to be 16 or older with fewer than 5,000 followers. Turn it off on the same screen if you do not want either side to see those visits.

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Sources

• TikTok Support (“Profile view history”)