Lorene Melone
How To View Your Friends List on TikTok from PC
Managing who you’re connected with on TikTok is kind of weird, but actually pretty important if you want to keep track of your social circles or just see who’s following back. Since TikTok’s web version isn’t super transparent about the friends list like some other apps, figuring this out on your PC can be a bit of a puzzle. Still, with a few tricks, you can sort of peek behind the curtain and see your mutual connections.
This guide will try to walk through how to check your friends or mutual followers from a PC. It’s not as straightforward as clicking a button, but there are workarounds that work on most setups. Expect to get a decent overview of who’s really mutual — and who’s just a one-way follow — without having to dig through endless menus on your phone.
How to Fix Viewing Your Friends List on TikTok with a PC
Method 1: Use TikTok’s Website and Browser Developer Tools
This is kind of a hack, but if you’re comfortable opening up developer tools, it’s probably the easiest way to peek at your followers and friends list without messing with any third-party apps. The reason this helps: TikTok’s web interface doesn’t show your friends directly, but the data is lurking behind the scenes, stored in API calls that your browser fetches. By inspecting these calls, you can sometimes see the list of accounts you follow, including which are mutual friends.
Open https://www.tiktok.com in your browser, log into your account, then press Ctrl + Shift + I (or right-click and choose ‘Inspect’). Go to the Network tab, then reload the page. Filter by XHR or fetch calls, look for requests to endpoints like /api/user/following or similar. Sometimes, these contain JSON objects with user data, including mutual followers. It takes some snooping, and not everything is guaranteed, but on some setups, it gets you a pretty decent list.
Note: TikTok updates often, so this method can break or behave differently. Also, you’ll probably see a lot of raw data — so, patience is key. Been there, done that, and yeah — sometimes it’s more hassle than it’s worth. But, hey, if you just want a quick peek, this works on most browsers.
Method 2: Use a Third-Party Tool or Extension
There are some Chrome extensions or desktop apps out there that claim to help view your TikTok friends or manage followers. They’re hit or miss, and some could even be unsafe, so just a warning. If you go this route, make sure to use something reputable, read reviews, and don’t give more permissions than needed. Usually, they just scrape your TikTok data using the web interface, then present it in a friendlier way.
Why it helps: automates the process, pulls out the list for you, and often makes it easier to see mutual followers or manage privacy. When to use: if manual attempts or developer tools seem too tedious. Result: a more manageable overview of your following/mutual friends. Just kinda weird it’s not built-in, but hey, TikTok’s platform is weird that way.
Method 3: Check Your Mutual Connections via Mobile and Sync Data
Yes, it’s kinda cheating, but sometimes logging into TikTok via the mobile app and then syncing data or checking your ‘Friends’ tab can help. Some folks have noted that if you set your account to private, then go to the mobile app, you can see ‘Mutual Friends’ more easily, especially if linked to other apps or integrations. Afterwards, you can compare that info with what’s shown on desktop.
When this applies: you want more confirmation about who’s really following you back, and you’re okay with a little extra legwork. Expect to see some mutual friends if the account privacy settings allow it. Side note: TikTok’s interface is kinda inconsistent with these things, so results vary. Still, worth a shot if you’re trying to verify connections without a lot of fuss.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
- Sometimes TikTok’s web version doesn’t show the entire friends list unless you poke around developer tools or use third-party tools. The platform just isn’t designed for this kind of transparency.
- If privacy bugs you, tweak your settings (like setting your account to private or adjusting ‘Who can see my friends’).
- Be aware that TikTok might limit what you can see based on privacy and the latest app updates — a lot of this stuff is intentionally hidden.
Wrap-up
Getting a hold of your friends list on TikTok from a PC isn’t exactly a one-click deal unless you install apps or use hacks. Mostly, it’s about inspecting what’s going on behind the scenes with your browser tools or relying on third-party solutions. Expect some trial and error, especially since TikTok updates their web interface pretty often. Still, with a little patience, you can get a rough idea of who’s really mutual or just lurking in your following list.
Summary
- Use browser developer tools (like Chrome DevTools) to peek at API calls.
- Be cautious with third-party TikTok tools or extensions.
- Try to verify mutual friends via the mobile app if possible.
- Adjust your privacy settings to better control visibility.
Fingers crossed this helps
Overall, it kinda boils down to messing with the web data or, if you’re lucky, finding the right third-party tool. It’s not perfect, but if you’re just trying to see who’s really following back without jumping through hoops on your phone, these tricks are worth a shot. Good luck making sense of TikTok’s hiding game — it’s always better when you actually see who’s really your friend on there, right?