TikTok remembers every video you’ve ever liked — whether it was yesterday or years ago. However, the app automatically sorts your liked videos from newest to oldest, which makes finding your very first likes a bit tricky.
If you’re trying to revisit older content, rediscover creators you once followed, or simply browse your TikTok history, this guide will show you all the methods you can use to see your oldest liked videos.
Can You Sort Your Liked Videos by Oldest First?
Unfortunately, TikTok does not offer a built-in “Sort by Oldest” feature.
Your liked videos are always displayed from most recent → oldest, with no manual sorting options.
But the good news is that there are still several ways to reach your oldest likes — and we’ve explained each of them below.
Method 1: Scroll to the Bottom of Your Likes (Fastest Manual Method)
If you don’t have thousands of liked videos, the easiest method is simply scrolling down the list.
Steps:
- Open TikTok on your phone.
- Go to your Profile (bottom-right).
- Tap the ♥ Liked Videos tab below your bio.
- Swipe up repeatedly until you reach the bottom of the list.
Your oldest liked videos appear at the bottom.
✔ Best for: users with less than 1–2 years worth of likes
✘ Not ideal for: users with thousands of liked videos — scrolling may take very long
Method 2: Use TikTok’s “Filters” Tool (For Saved Videos Only)
TikTok introduced a filter tool that helps users find content faster — but this works only for saved videos (Favorites), not Likes.
However, if you anticipated this and saved old videos to Favorites, you can filter them by date.
To filter Favorites:
- Go to Profile → Favorites.
- Select the collection you want.
- Tap the filter icon (top-right).
- Set a date range (e.g., 2021).
This lets you jump to older content quickly.
✔ Best for: users who use Favorites to organize videos
✘ Does not work for regular “Likes”
Method 3: Download Your TikTok Data (Shows All Likes With Dates)
This is the most accurate way to see your oldest liked videos along with the exact date you liked them.
TikTok allows users to download their entire activity history — including:
- Every video you’ve ever liked
- Like timestamps
- Video links
Steps to download your data:
- Go to Profile.
- Tap the ☰ menu (top-right).
- Select Settings and privacy.
- Tap Account → Download your data.
- Choose the file format (TXT is easiest to read).
- Tap Request data.
TikTok will prepare a ZIP file (takes up to 24 hours).
After downloading the file:
- Open the “Liked Videos” section
- Sort the list manually by date
- Find the oldest like (it will be first on the list)
✔ Best for: precise results
✘ Takes time because TikTok must process your request
Method 4: Use the Search Bar With Keywords (If You Remember Old Videos)
If you remember the theme or creator of a video you liked long ago, you can use TikTok search to narrow it down.
Example searches:
- The creator’s username
- A sound the video used
- A hashtag you remember
- A keyword describing the video
If the video still exists and you liked it, it will show a red heart beside it.
✔ Best for: finding specific old videos
✘ Not helpful if you don’t remember details
Method 5: Check Your Browser History (If You Watch TikTok on PC)
If you often open TikTok links on your browser, your old likes may appear in your browsing history.
Steps:
- Open your browser (Chrome, Safari, etc.).
- Go to History.
- Search keywords like “TikTok,” “video,” or “tiktok.com/@”.
You may find links to stories, accounts, or old liked videos.
✔ Useful if you browse TikTok often on a computer
✘ Limited method — works only if you clicked the link before
Why Your Old Liked Videos May Be Missing
Sometimes you won’t find old likes because:
- The creator deleted the video
- The creator’s account was banned
- The video was made private
- TikTok removed the video for guideline violations
- You accidentally unliked the video
- TikTok glitch cleared some likes
TikTok does not restore deleted or removed videos.
Tips to Easily Find Old Videos in the Future
To avoid losing videos again:
Create Favorites Collections
Organize them into folders such as:
- Memes
- Tutorials
- Recipes
- Fitness
- Motivation
Take Screenshots of Video Links
Useful for hard-to-find content.
Use “Share → Copy Link”
Paste it into a notes app for safekeeping.
Also Read: How to see who viewed your TikTok story
