TikTok Is Making some Major Changes to the Way You Use the App - What’s New
- TikTok announced new features on June 5, 2025, designed to enhance user control and safety over the For You feed experience globally.
- These updates follow TikTok's ongoing commitment to safety and transparency, including previous investments in mental health and algorithm explanations.
- Major updates include a Manage Topics feature for tailoring content frequency, an improved keyword filtering tool that covers synonyms and related terms, and a new instructional guide that explains how the For You feed functions.
- TikTok's custom keyword filters have been used over 190 million times, while educational videos explaining the feed have 180 million global views, highlighting user engagement.
- These developments aim to empower users to tailor content, improve engagement, reduce unwanted content, and foster a safer, more personalized community environment.
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