How to stop getting LIVE videos on TikTok FYP

If your TikTok For You Page (FYP) keeps showing LIVE videos and you’d rather see regular TikTok posts, you may be wondering: how do you stop getting LIVE videos on TikTok FYP?

TikTok doesn’t generally provide a single setting that completely turns off LIVE recommendations on the For You Page. However, you can reduce the number of LIVE videos you see by changing your interactions and using TikTok’s content controls.

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Can You Completely Turn Off LIVE Videos on TikTok?

Not usually.

TikTok’s recommendations are personalized based on your activity, and there isn’t generally a dedicated setting that permanently removes every LIVE recommendation from your FYP.

However, you can tell TikTok that you’re not interested in this type of content.

Method 1: Tap “Not Interested”

When a LIVE appears that you don’t want to watch:

Find the LIVE on your FYP.
Press and hold the video.
Look for Not interested.
Tap it if the option is available.

TikTok can use this feedback to adjust the content recommended to you.

Method 2: Don’t Watch or Interact With LIVE Videos

Your activity can influence what TikTok recommends.

If you don’t want LIVE videos on your FYP:

Don’t open them.
Don’t watch them for long periods.
Don’t comment on them.
Don’t like them.
Don’t share them.
Scroll past them quickly.

Instead, spend more time watching and interacting with the types of videos you actually want to see.

Over time, your FYP may become more aligned with those preferences.

Method 3: Refresh Your For You Feed

If your FYP has become heavily filled with LIVE content, you can use TikTok’s feed-refresh feature if it’s available on your account.

Go to:

Profile → Menu → Settings and privacy → Content preferences → Refresh your For You feed

Follow the prompts to refresh your recommendations.

Keep in mind that refreshing your FYP affects your broader recommendations, not just LIVE videos.

Method 4: Adjust Your Content Preferences

TikTok provides content-preference tools that can help you influence what appears on your FYP.

Depending on your app version, go to:

Profile → Menu → Settings and privacy → Content preferences

Look for options such as:

Filter keywords
Manage topics
Refresh your For You feed

These tools can help personalize your recommendations, although they may not provide a specific “block all LIVE videos” option.

Method 5: Use “Not Interested” Consistently

One or two actions may not completely change your FYP.

If LIVE videos continue appearing, consistently use Not interested on unwanted recommendations and interact more with regular videos you enjoy.

For example, if you prefer:

Comedy
News
Sports
Tutorials
Music
Travel

Spend more time watching and engaging with those categories.

Why Does TikTok Keep Showing You LIVE Videos?

TikTok may recommend LIVE content because:

You Watched LIVE Videos Before

Even watching a LIVE for an extended period can influence recommendations.

You Interacted With LIVE Content

Likes, comments, shares, and follows can signal interest.

LIVE Videos Are Popular

TikTok may recommend popular LIVE streams because they are receiving significant engagement.

Your FYP Is Still Learning

TikTok’s recommendation system continuously adjusts based on your activity.

Can You Block a Specific LIVE Creator?

Yes, if you don’t want to see content from a particular creator, you can use TikTok’s available account controls, including blocking the account when appropriate.

However, blocking individual creators won’t necessarily prevent other LIVE videos from appearing.