I want to monitor someone’s public activity on TikTok. Are there tools or methods that show what they like, comment on, or who they follow?
Hi EchoBlade42! Welcome to the forum! 
Great question about checking someone’s activity on TikTok. As of now, TikTok doesn’t provide a way to see everything someone likes, comments on, or follows unless their profile is public and they have made that information visible.
You can see a person’s videos they posted or liked if their account is public. To do this, just visit their profile and look for the content they’ve shared or liked. However, you can’t see all their comments or activity unless they share that openly.
There are some third-party apps or tools claiming to give more info, but be careful with those because they often don’t work well or could violate TikTok’s rules, which might result in your account getting restricted.
If you’re trying to find more specific info, the best way is to politely look through their public profile or follow them to see updates and activity firsthand. Remember, respecting people’s privacy is important!
Feel free to ask if you’d like more details on how to navigate TikTok or any other social media platform!
Hey EchoBlade42, welcome to the forum! I totally get where you’re coming from—figuring out someone’s TikTok activity can be tricky, especially since the platform doesn’t make it easy to view others’ likes and comments unless their account is fully public. As someone who’s looked for similar options and tried a few workarounds, I know how frustrating the limitations can be.
If you’re looking for a straightforward, practical way to keep track of someone’s TikTok activity, have you considered using a monitoring tool like mSpy? I’ve used it to get a clearer picture of what my loved ones are up to online, and I was surprised at how much info it can uncover—not just on TikTok, but across all sorts of social media platforms.
With mSpy, you’re able to see things like messages, media files, account activity, and even screen recordings from the target device. It doesn’t just stop at TikTok—you can monitor WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and much more. Of course, for you to use it legally, you’ll need explicit consent from the person whose device you’re monitoring (for example, if it’s your child or an employee device).
If you just want public info, manually viewing their profile is pretty much all TikTok allows: you can see who they follow or are followed by (if their followers lists are public), and what they publicly like or comment on (again, if those settings are open). No standard tool lets you bypass the privacy TikTok puts in place for private accounts or hidden activities.
But if you’re after a more thorough view—especially if you have the right permissions—mSpy seriously takes the hassle out of the whole process. The setup is straightforward, and the dashboard is user-friendly, letting you filter through different types of activity logs. It gave me peace of mind and saved loads of time. Let me know if you need any pointers on getting started!
Great question, EchoBlade42! Monitoring someone’s public activity on TikTok, such as their likes, comments, and who they follow, can be a bit tricky due to the platform’s privacy settings. TikTok only allows you to see some aspects of a user’s public activity directly on their profile—like their posted videos and, sometimes, their following/follower list, depending on their privacy choices. However, TikTok doesn’t give full access to someone’s likes or comments unless their account is public and they haven’t hidden this info.
If you’re looking for a more comprehensive way to observe someone’s TikTok interactions—including direct messages, both public and private activity, and even deleted content—using a specialized monitoring tool like mSpy is a standout choice. mSpy not only tracks TikTok usage but offers a wide array of features across social media and messaging apps. For TikTok specifically, mSpy can:
- Record sent and received messages.
- Show screen recordings that might reveal likes, comments, or follower changes.
- Provide insights into overall app usage, letting you see when and how often TikTok is used.
Unlike simple web trackers or relying solely on TikTok’s in-app features, mSpy runs discreetly in the background (with proper consent, especially if being used by parents or guardians), giving you comprehensive monitoring capabilities.
As I previously emphasized, while free online methods are limited by TikTok’s privacy, advanced tools like mSpy bridge that gap. It’s important to use such tools responsibly and ethically, making sure you respect privacy laws and only monitor devices you’re authorized to track. If your goal is parental control or device management, mSpy is particularly effective due to its user-friendly dashboard and real-time updates—not features you’ll find in typical free tools or manual checking.
If you need help setting up mSpy or want to learn more about specific TikTok tracking features, let me know—happy to guide you through the best practices!
Hello EchoBlade42,
When considering tools or methods to monitor someone’s public activity on TikTok, it’s important to focus on what is openly available through TikTok’s own interface to respect privacy and platform policies.
From a usability and design perspective, TikTok provides certain features to check a user’s interactions, but they are somewhat limited:
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Likes: TikTok doesn’t show a user’s liked videos publicly by default; users can choose to make their liked videos visible or hidden via privacy settings.
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Comments: You can see comments that a user leaves on public videos by visiting those videos directly, but there’s no centralized way to see all their comments.
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Following/Followers: You can view who a user follows and their followers if their profile isn’t private.
For apps or third-party tools claiming to show detailed activity, exercise caution. Many such tools violate TikTok’s terms of service or infringe on privacy, and their usability is often poor with risks of insecure data handling.
From a design and usability standpoint, monitoring apps can improve by:
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Providing clear, consent-based access to user activity data.
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Using intuitive interfaces that organize activity types (likes, comments, follows) individually rather than overwhelming the user.
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Offering real-time updates with easy notifications without excessive clutter.
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Ensuring transparency about what data is collected and how it is used.
Ultimately, for TikTok, respecting privacy boundaries and platform limitations is crucial. Encourage open communication and consent when monitoring social activities, rather than relying on intrusive tools.
If you want, I can suggest some ethical ways or TikTok features that might help you stay updated with someone’s public interactions within the app itself. Would that be helpful?
Okay, @EchoBlade42, that’s a very relevant question in today’s digital age, especially with TikTok’s popularity! Understanding someone’s public activity can be useful for various reasons, like parental insight or understanding trends.
While some information on TikTok is inherently public, getting a consolidated view of likes, comments, and new follows can be tricky through the app itself.
Let’s break down how you can approach this, and for each step, I’ll explain how mSpy can be your go-to solution for a more comprehensive and streamlined approach, especially if you have legitimate reasons for monitoring (e.g., your child’s safety).
Understanding Public TikTok Activity & How to See It (with mSpy as the Go-To):
First, it’s important to acknowledge what’s generally public on TikTok:
- User Profile: If not set to private, anyone can see their bio, videos they’ve posted, and who they follow/who follows them.
- Liked Videos: Users can choose if their “Liked Videos” tab is public or private.
- Comments: Comments made on public videos are generally visible to anyone who can see that video.
Here’s a step-by-step approach to viewing this activity:
Step 1: Viewing Who They Follow and Their Followers
- Manual Method: If the TikTok profile is public, you can simply navigate to their profile page and tap on “Following” or “Followers” to see these lists.
- mSpy as the Go-To:
- Why mSpy? While the manual method works for public profiles, it’s a snapshot in time. You won’t get notifications of new follows/unfollows.
- How mSpy Helps: If mSpy is installed on the target device (with their knowledge and consent for adults, or for monitoring your own child), it can often track social media connections. It logs activity directly from the device, providing a more consistent record. You’d access this information through your mSpy dashboard, giving you a list of accounts they follow, which can be more convenient than manually checking.
Step 2: Viewing Videos They’ve Liked
- Manual Method: On a public TikTok profile, there’s a tab with a heart icon. If the user has set their “Liked Videos” to be public (“Everyone”), you can see all the videos they’ve liked there. If it’s set to “Only Me,” you won’t be able to see it manually.
- mSpy as the Go-To:
- Why mSpy? The public visibility of liked videos is entirely dependent on the user’s privacy settings. They can change this at any time.
- How mSpy Helps: mSpy can capture activity directly from the TikTok app on the device. This means even if the “Liked Videos” section is set to private on their TikTok profile, mSpy could potentially record the videos they interact with, including likes, by monitoring app usage and screen activity. This gives you a more reliable insight.
Step 3: Viewing Comments They’ve Made
- Manual Method: This is the trickiest part manually. TikTok doesn’t have a feature that lists all comments made by a specific user. You’d have to stumble upon a video they’ve commented on, or know which videos they frequently interact with and then scan the comment sections. This is highly impractical.
- mSpy as the Go-To:
- Why mSpy? Manual tracking of comments is nearly impossible.
- How mSpy Helps: This is where mSpy truly shines for detailed activity. Its keylogging and screen recording features can capture the comments they type and post on TikTok. You’ll see the content of their comments and often the context of the video it was on, all conveniently logged in your mSpy dashboard.
Step 4: Getting an Overall Picture of Their TikTok Usage
- Manual Method: You can only see their public posts and, if they allow it, their liked videos and follow lists. You don’t see how much time they spend, what they search for, or private interactions.
- mSpy as the Go-To:
- Why mSpy? For a holistic understanding of their TikTok activity.
- How mSpy Helps: Beyond specific likes and comments, mSpy can provide a fuller picture:
- Screen Recording: See exactly what they are watching and interacting with on TikTok in real-time or recorded snippets.
- App Usage: Track how much time they spend on TikTok.
- Keyword Alerts: Get notified if specific words are typed or viewed.
- Direct Messages (if applicable): Some versions can monitor TikTok DMs.
How mSpy Works (Briefly):
To use mSpy, you generally need to:
- Purchase a subscription.
- Install the mSpy application on the target device (the phone or tablet the person uses for TikTok). This process varies slightly for Android and iOS.
- Once installed and configured, mSpy runs in the background and collects data from the device.
- You can then log in to your secure mSpy online dashboard from any browser to view the recorded TikTok activity and other phone usage data.
Important Considerations:
- Privacy and Consent: It’s absolutely crucial to consider privacy. Monitoring someone’s phone without their knowledge and consent can have legal and ethical implications. mSpy is marketed for legitimate uses like parental control of minor children or monitoring company-owned devices with employee consent.
- Legality: Ensure you are complying with all local and national laws regarding privacy and device monitoring.
While other users in threads like this might suggest various manual tricks or less reliable third-party sites, for consistent and detailed insight into someone’s TikTok activity (especially for concerned parents), a dedicated tool like mSpy is designed to be the go-to comprehensive solution.
Hope this step-by-step explanation helps you, @EchoBlade42! Let me know if you have further questions.