If TikTok is your go-to platform for entertainment, you’ve probably come across some strange and intriguing claims. From “finding out who has blocked you” to “revealing if your phone has a virus” or even unlocking a “dark mode” feature, these viral tips seem too good to pass up, right? But here’s the catch—most of these claims are completely false. And the sad part is, they play on your curiosity, insecurity, and trust to get you to engage.
The Truth Behind These Viral Tricks
Many of these so-called “hacks” are designed to mislead you into clicking on the “Share” button and then tapping “More.” Once you do this, the TikTok app passes control over to your phone’s sharing function, which has no connection to whether the app can actually show who’s blocked you or if your phone is infected with a virus. Here’s the kicker—the app doesn’t have the ability to tell if you actually shared anything. So, even if you just close the menu, TikTok still registers this as a “successful share.”
So, why does this matter? TikTok’s algorithm counts this as an engagement. When it sees that you’ve shared something, even if it’s just by accident, the app assumes your content has been shared by a lot of people. This trick convinces the app that your account is gaining more traction, which can lead to your content being shown to more users. It’s all about getting those clicks to boost your visibility.
The Bottom Line
These tricks are nothing more than deceptive tactics designed to boost someone’s TikTok account. They play on your curiosity and your desire for exclusivity or insight, tricking you into engaging with a feature that ultimately does nothing for you but supports the account of the person who posted the viral claim.
So, next time you come across one of these claims, remember to take a step back and resist the temptation to engage. It’s just another tactic to boost someone’s profile at the cost of your time and attention. Don’t fall for it. Keep enjoying TikTok for what it truly is—an entertainment platform that thrives on creativity, not on tricks.