How the TikTok Algorithm Works in 2026
Every TikTok scroll is a decision the algorithm made for you. The For You Page (FYP) isn't chronological, isn't follower-based, and isn't random — it's a recommendation engine ranking millions of videos against signals about what you, specifically, are likely to watch to the end. For creators, th...

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