TikTok is not just a video-sharing platform; it’s also a social space where users can follow, message, and interact with each other. However, there may come a time when you no longer wish to be connected to someone on the app. If you want to cut ties or reduce interactions with someone, the most effective way to do so is by unfriending them. Here’s a detailed guide on how to unfriend someone on TikTok and what happens when you do.
TikTok Friendships
On TikTok, you become “friends” with someone when you both follow each other. This mutual connection allows you to exchange direct messages, view each other’s private content (if privacy settings allow), and appear on each other’s “Friends” feed.
If you no longer want to maintain this connection, you can either unfollow the person or remove them as a follower. Doing either action will break the “friend” status.
How to Unfriend Someone
The simplest way to unfriend someone on TikTok is to unfollow them. Open the app, go to the user’s profile by tapping their username or searching their name, then tap the “Following” button. It will immediately change to “Follow,” meaning you’ve unfollowed them.
If you want to take it further and stop them from following you as well, you can remove them as a follower. Go to your followers list, find the user’s name, and tap the three dots next to their profile. Select “Remove this follower” from the menu. They will no longer follow you and won’t be notified of the removal.
What Happens After You Unfriend Someone
Once you unfriend someone on TikTok, your interactions are limited. You won’t see each other’s content in the Friends tab, and you may no longer be able to send or receive direct messages if your privacy settings only allow messages from friends.
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The person you unfriend won’t receive a notification about the action, but they might notice the change if they try to message you or visit your profile.
Why You Might Want to Unfriend Someone
People choose to unfriend others on TikTok for various reasons. It could be to reduce unwanted interactions, limit personal exposure, clean up their follower list, or avoid uncomfortable or negative experiences. Since TikTok is about personal comfort and safe content sharing, the option to unfriend is useful in managing your experience.
