TikTok Shadow Ban Scanner
Check if your TikTok account is shadow banned — and learn exactly how to fix it
Run a Shadow Ban Check
Full automated scanning is available to community members. Enter your username below to access the scan tool.
Prefer to check manually? Follow the 5-step manual test guide below — no account required.
5 Signs Your TikTok Account Is Shadow Banned
TikTok never notifies you about shadow bans. These are the observable signals that indicate algorithmic suppression.
Videos stuck under 300 views
Your recent videos consistently stop at 200–400 views regardless of posting time, hashtags, or content quality. This is the most reliable indicator — TikTok is limiting your FYP distribution.
Hashtags not showing your content
Post a video using 3–5 niche hashtags. After 30 minutes, search those hashtags from a different account (not following you). If your video doesn't appear in the hashtag feed, you're hashtag banned.
Engagement rate drops 70%+ overnight
If your average views per video suddenly dropped by more than 70% with no change in posting frequency or content type, TikTok's algorithm has likely suppressed your account.
"Under review" or "processing" indefinitely
Videos that stay in "under review" or "processing" state for more than 48 hours are being held back from distribution. This often happens after posting content that triggers TikTok's detection systems.
Only followers see your content
Check your analytics. If 95%+ of views come from "Following" feed rather than "For You" page, your account has lost FYP reach — the primary distribution channel on TikTok.
How to Test for a Shadow Ban Manually (5 Steps)
This method works for any TikTok account. You need a second device or browser — no tools required.
Create a test video
Post a new video using 3–5 specific niche hashtags (e.g., #cookingtips, #veganrecipes). Make it genuinely new content — not a repost.
Wait 30–60 minutes
Give TikTok time to process and distribute the video. Don't boost it with comments or likes during this window.
Search from a fresh account
Open TikTok on a different device or use a fresh browser session (not logged in, or logged into an unrelated account). Search each hashtag you used.
Check if your video appears
If your video doesn't appear anywhere in the hashtag results after 60+ minutes, your account has limited hashtag distribution — a key shadow ban signal.
Check your analytics source
Go to Creator Tools → Analytics → Content. Click your recent videos. Check traffic sources. A healthy account gets 40–80% of views from "For You" page. Below 20% means FYP suppression.
How to Remove a TikTok Shadow Ban
Follow these steps in order. Most accounts recover within 7–14 days.
Stop posting for 48–72 hours
Immediately pause all content publishing. Continued posting during a shadow ban can deepen the restriction. Give the algorithm time to reassess your account.
Review and delete flagged content
Go through your recent 10–15 videos. Delete anything that could have triggered content moderation: restricted sounds, potentially problematic text overlays, or content violating community guidelines. Check your notifications for any policy violations.
Check your account status in settings
Go to Settings → Account → Privacy. Look for any restrictions listed. In some cases TikTok will show a warning. Also check your email for any policy violation notices from TikTok.
Warm up with organic engagement
Before posting again, spend 30–60 minutes per day for 3–5 days being an active genuine user: watch videos fully, leave thoughtful comments, follow accounts in your niche. This resets behavioral signals.
Resume posting with clean content
Post a single high-quality video without hashtags first. Check its reach after 24 hours. If it performs normally, you've recovered. Then gradually reintroduce hashtags — start with 1–2 instead of stacking 30.
Rotate your IP address
If you manage multiple accounts, the shadow ban may be tied to your IP rather than the account itself. Using a mobile proxy (4G/LTE IP) isolates each account to a clean, unique mobile IP that TikTok can't associate with previous violations.
TikTok Shadow Ban: Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a TikTok shadow ban last?
Most TikTok shadow bans last 7–14 days if you stop posting and remove the flagged content. Severe violations can extend to 30 days. Unlike a full account ban, a shadow ban lifts automatically — but only if you stop the behavior that caused it.
Can TikTok shadow ban you for using too many hashtags?
Yes. Using 20–30 hashtags per video, especially irrelevant ones, is one of the most common causes of TikTok shadow banning. TikTok's algorithm treats hashtag stuffing as spam behavior. Stick to 3–7 highly relevant hashtags.
Does deleting a shadow banned video fix it?
Deleting the flagged video helps but doesn't immediately remove the shadow ban. The restriction is applied at the account level, not the video level. You need to delete the problematic content AND pause posting for several days.
Can you get shadow banned for following too many people?
Yes. Following more than 200–300 accounts per day, unfollowing in bulk, or using follow/unfollow loops triggers TikTok's spam detection. The platform allows approximately 30–50 follows per hour for new accounts before flagging the behavior.
Does using a VPN cause TikTok shadow bans?
VPNs can trigger shadow bans because they use datacenter IPs that TikTok identifies as non-residential. Multiple accounts operating from the same VPN IP is a strong ban signal. Mobile proxies (4G/LTE IPs from real carrier networks) are far less likely to trigger detection.
Why are my TikTok videos only getting 200 views?
The "200 view wall" is TikTok's initial distribution test. Every video goes to a small test audience first. If engagement (watch time, likes, shares) is insufficient, TikTok stops pushing it further. This is normal — not always a shadow ban. However, if previously viral accounts suddenly hit this ceiling, it signals algorithmic suppression.
Can you get shadow banned for posting too often?
Posting more than 3–4 times per day on newer accounts can trigger spam detection. More established accounts can post more frequently. The safe range for most accounts is 1–3 videos per day, with at least 2–3 hours between posts.
Managing multiple TikTok accounts?
Shadow bans on multi-account setups are almost always caused by IP overlap — TikTok links accounts sharing the same IP.
Mobile proxies assign each account a unique 4G/LTE IP from a real carrier network, making accounts appear as separate devices on separate connections.