Leaving users unable to access the app, TikTok suffered a 14-hour outage in the US on January 19. Many observed Facebook’s profile on TikTok after the platform was restored, so users blocked the account to keep it from showing in their feeds. This is how one could block Facebook on TikTok:
How to hinder Facebook’s TikTok Profile.
1. Go to the Facebook profile and open Tiktok.
2. Touch the arrow icon at the top right.
3. From the dropdown list, pick the ‘Block’ choice.
The TikTok 14-Hour Outage
The app had to go offline on January 19, 2025 because to a 14-hour US cut. There were speculations running around that Facebook set up its TikTok account during this sluggish period. Still, records indicate the Facebook profile has been active from October 2021.
The move of Facebook to feature-based suggestions-based features is
Facebook is getting major updates to include content suggestions similar to TikTok’s ‘For You’ page. These characteristics seek to vary what users encounter beyond their own network.
Updated Facebook Options
Facebook is rolling out several changes meant to enhance engagement: APPEND_COLS
Local Tab: A tested in city such as New York and Chicago feature collecting posts from Marketplace, local groups, and events.
Explore Tab: Customized content suggestions including DIY projects and travel advice.
Full-Screen Video Feed: Combining live, long, and short videos to produce a Tiktok-like experience. According to Facebook, young people nowadays consume 60% of their day viewing videos on the site.
Messenger Communities: A Slack or Discord-like feature enabling users to create multiple chatrooms within groups for specific discussions. A Slack or Discord-like feature letting users generate several chatrooms within groups for specific issues.
These changes spotlight Facebook’s attempts to adjust and stay relevant in a world ruled by short-form video platforms like TikTok.
