9 Reasons Why You’re Missing Out If You’re Not Already On TikTok

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You've probably already seen a ton of videos from TikTok, the entertainment app that allows users to create short videos and is super popular with Gen Z. But if you haven't made an account yet, now's the time.

Here's what you're missing out on if you're not already on TikTok:

1. TikTok lets you choose your interests so you get super personalized videos in your "For You" feed.

TikTok has two separate feeds you can toggle between: the accounts you follow and your "For You" feed, which is a curated feed of videos that TikTok thinks you might like.

2. All of your favorite influencers, celebrities, and brands — like BuzzFeed! — are already on TikTok.

@buzzfeed

Me learning to socialize again once quarantine is over 🐱 Link in bio for full video! 📺 #BuzzFeed

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Don't miss out on important updates and trends!

3. But mostly, TikTok is ALL ABOUT the trends. It's easy to browse trending hashtags in your "Discover" section.

And TikTok lets you reuse audio from other users' videos to make the trends and challenges easy to re-create on your own — like the #ClingyPet challenge.

4. Some TikTok trends go so viral that you're probably already familiar with them. So, if you're wondering why all of your friends are suddenly making the same #FetaPasta recipe, you can thank TikTok.

Or maybe you've seen your friends practicing #TikTokDances!

5. You might even discover a trend you didn't know you were into — like recipe ASMR.

@tasty

ASMR Rich & Creamy Flan 🍮 #flan #asmr #tasty

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Unsurprisingly, #ASMR is huge on TikTok!

6. TikTok is also filled with tutorials, simple DIYs, cleaning tips, how-tos, and hacks that you didn't even know you needed.

@nifty

how to remove carpet stains with just 3 ingredients! 😱 #tiktokdiy #cleaningtiktok #tiktokcleaningtips #cleaninghacks #notaperfectperson

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Get your home organized and cleaner than ever just in time for spring.

7. You'll actually learn practical life skills — like how to manage your finances, how to ace job interviews, or how to start a business — in fun and accessible ways.

TikTok / Via video-player.buzzfeed.com

It's all the stuff you wish you learned in high school but didn't!

8. TikTok truly has a community for everyone, whether you're into cars, sports, comedy, politics, gaming, fitness, photography, travel, or something totally unique.

TikTok / Via video-player.buzzfeed.com

Or create content and do your own thing!

9. And, maybe most importantly, TikTok has cute, funny, and talented pets!

TikTok

Dogs, cats, turtles, birds, ducks...TikTok has them all!

So, what are you waiting for? Get TikTok now from the App Store and on Google Play.