Are your videos not getting views? Some videos don’t get any views at all—zero views. Then, some videos get a few views.

Sometimes there are cases where a video gets a thousand or two thousand views, and then the views stop coming in. This is an important thing to understand. If you want to work properly on TikTok, you need to know the policies about which videos are marked as ‘Not Eligible for For You’.

This way, you won’t waste your time. You should put in the effort, upload the video, and then not end up with a ‘Not Eligible for For You’ notification. If you get to see the option, all your hard work goes to waste.

So, In this article, I will explain to you whether the reason a video becomes ‘Not Eligible for For You Feed’ is just because you copied someone else’s video and uploaded it, or if there are multiple reasons behind it.

My answer is, no, there are multiple reasons why your video becomes ineligible. What are those reasons? If we understand them and avoid making those mistakes in our videos, we won’t have to face this issue.

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Reason Why Your TikTok Video ‘Not Eligible for For You Feed’

1. Copyrighted Content

Most people are already aware of copyrighted content. Specifically, TikTok mentions that if you take someone else’s content and upload it on TikTok without any creative editing, it will be marked as ineligible.

Now, let’s understand this point: without any creative editing you need to add something different to make the content appear original. If you do this, you won’t face the issue of your video being marked as ineligible. However, if you upload the content without any editing, it will directly become ineligible.

Regarding the term ‘creative editing,’ some might think, ‘But I do edit my videos, and I edit them well, yet they still get marked as ineligible.’ The key here is to add something creatively distinct.

For example, I suggested earlier that you can cut certain clips within your video, rearrange them, or remove specific parts to make the content unique.

If there’s an interesting part of your video, you can cut a small portion and place it at the beginning to make the video engaging. Use short clips or memes within the video to make it interesting and ensure it performs well.

TikTok doesn’t accept videos where you’ve simply applied a filter, effect, or changed the sound; those videos can also become ineligible. You need to add something creative, like extra clips within the video.

2. Low-Quality Content

TikTok also mentions low-quality content, stating that low-quality videos are not allowed. This includes short clips like GIFs or animated videos. Generally, TikTok prefers longer videos.

While you can upload shorter videos, they should be at least 30 seconds long. Ideally, I recommend your videos be around 40 seconds. However, for monetization, your videos need to be over a minute long. Videos shorter than this typically don’t qualify for monetization.

To grow your account, you can start with 30-40-second clips, and as your account begins to grow, gradually make these shorter videos private and start uploading videos longer than a minute.

3. QR codes

Another issue involves QR codes. QR codes can lead to various problems like hacking or payment attempts.

If there’s a QR code visible anywhere in your video, it’s best to remove it or remove that part of the video altogether.

This is crucial because if you place a shop or something similar over the QR code, there are higher chances that the video will become ineligible.

4. Youth Safty

The first reason is related to the account you set up. If the age you’ve set on the account is under sixteen years, meaning if children under sixteen create content, that content will also become ineligible for the ‘For You’ feed.

TikTok does not allow such videos to appear on the ‘For You’ feed. So, it’s important to be careful when setting up your account, regardless of the type of content you create.

Keep the age set to over eighteen. It’s not necessary that if you don’t have your ID, you can use someone else’s ID to set the age to over eighteen and verify it. You can verify it through any of your relatives’ IDs.

This means you can create an account in their name. Also, it’s not necessary that the name you set on TikTok has to be your real name. It can be different, and it will still work fine.

5. Dangerous Activities and Challenges

If you show activities where you might get physically injured or harmed, such videos can also make your content ‘Not Eligible for For You Feed’.

Another point is promoting activities that lead to moderate physical harm. If you promote activities where there is a risk of injury or harm to people, that can also make your video ineligible.

Lastly, showing extreme sports or stunts performed by professionals in public spaces—such as jumps and tricks in skateboarding or freestyle BMX—can also lead to your video being marked as ineligible

Videos that involve stunts, whether on motorbikes, cars, or any other dangerous activities, cannot be uploaded without following guidelines or without the supervision of an expert.

As you’ve often seen, many videos include a disclaimer, like ‘Don’t perform this stunt at home’ or ‘These stunts are performed by professionals under supervision.

This disclaimer is there to inform viewers that experts are involved and that all necessary precautions are taken. The reason for this disclaimer is to ensure that your video is not deleted or removed from the platform for violating community guidelines.

6. Naked Or Half Naked Body

This point is about displaying the body. If your video shows body exhibition in any inappropriate way, that too can result in your video being flagged. So, it’s important to be mindful of these rules when creating and uploading videos.

Videos where you’re without a shirt or wearing minimal clothing can also become ineligible. Sometimes we use copyrighted content where someone is cutting wood.

For example, the person in the video isn’t wearing a shirt. Even though you might think you’re just sharing a simple video, this can make your content ineligible if that person isn’t dressed appropriately.

You might assume the issue was with your editing, but there are many other reasons for ineligibility, as I’ve already mentioned, including this one.

7. Sexually Suggestive Content

The next point is about sexually suggestive content. All such content falls under the adult category, and I would never recommend you work in these categories.

Content in this category will almost certainly become ineligible for the ‘For You’ feed. The adult category doesn’t just include explicit content, it also includes adult products, romantic scenes, and similar types of videos. Any such content will be flagged as ineligible, so it’s best to avoid it.

8. Shocking and Graphic Content

The next point is about shocking and graphic content. This includes content that is disturbing or contains graphic footage.

If an accident has occurred and you’re posting a video of that accident or something disturbing, something that could be very upsetting to a normal person, it can affect their mental health.

Some people have very weak hearts and can’t tolerate such content, especially those with heart conditions. Therefore, you should avoid posting disturbing content like this, as it will also be marked as ineligible.

It’s not just about humans; you also can’t post disturbing videos of animals, such as those involving blood, fights, or aggressive behavior.

For example, videos of animals fighting or being hunted, where there’s a lot of blood, are also not allowed and will be considered ineligible.

If we look at human-related content, videos related to wrestling, boxing, or similar activities where blood is involved should also be avoided. In the animal category, videos showing animals fighting or being hunted are also considered ineligible.

9. Misinformation

Misinformation involves misleading people or providing incorrect information. Posting such content can lead to your video being flagged as ineligible.

Specifically on TikTok, it’s mentioned that if you’re discussing government-related issues, political issues, or making statements about high-level matters and providing misleading information, such content will also make your video ineligible.

This is particularly relevant for those who work on news-related content or have TikTok accounts focused on news. If you post a video that contains misleading information, it will be marked as ineligible.

10. Election Integrity

TikTok has specifically mentioned that making any claims about elections can lead to issues. For example, suppose an election is happening in the USA, and you post a video claiming that a certain political party has already won, even though that’s not the case.

In that case, it falls under both misleading information and election integrity issues. Such videos will also be marked as ineligible, and you won’t receive any views.

11. Fake Engagement

This includes making promises to people, such as saying, ‘Like my video, and I’ll like yours,’ or ‘Follow me, and I’ll follow you.’ Content that promotes this kind of behavior will also be marked as ineligible

Making promises to people or trying to keep them engaged in your video by dragging out the content with the intention of promoting something and obtaining fake engagement is also against TikTok’s guidelines. This includes stretching the content unnecessarily to increase engagement.

12. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs

As the name suggests, you cannot show alcohol, drugs, or similar substances in your TikTok videos. If you’re using copyrighted content and any of these elements appear in your video, it will be marked as ineligible.

When creating your videos, it’s essential to review them to ensure they don’t fall into any of these categories. If they do, you should change the content accordingly.

Conclusion

These were some reasons and community guidelines from TikTok that are essential to understand. If you want to work properly on TikTok, you need to pay close attention to these points.

I hope this explanation has clarified things for you. Whenever you’re selecting a video to upload, keep these points in mind to ensure your content doesn’t fall into any of these categories.

You need to work further on it and learn editing. The better your editing, the better your results. Use tools like CapCut, Kinemaster, or any other platform, but make sure your editing is strong. Also, think a little differently from what others are doing.

For example, when you come across videos that many people are viewing, around ten to fifteen thousand, and everyone starts copying that style, your video might also get marked as ineligible.

That’s because many people follow the same approach, which leads to similar content being flagged. So, after choosing a video, think about how you can add something extra or different to make your videos stand out from the rest, ensuring that you don’t face any issues.

FAQs

Q1: What does “Not Eligible for For You Feed” mean on TikTok?

“Not Eligible for For You Feed” means that your video won’t appear on TikTok’s ‘For You’ page, which is where content gets broad exposure. This can happen for various reasons, including violations of TikTok’s community guidelines.

Q2: How can I check if my TikTok video is eligible for the ‘For You’ feed?

Open your TikTok app and go to your TikTok Studio. After clicking on TikTok Studio, you will see an Analytics option. Just below that, you will find an option for your latest post. Click on it, and an overview of that video will appear. If you do not see this message “Your video is not eligible for recommendation in For You feed,” it means your video is eligible for the For You page.

Q3: Can I still get views if my video is marked as ‘Not Eligible for For You Feed’?

Yes, your video might still receive views if users follow you directly or if it appears in their ‘Following’ feed. However, you’ll miss out on the potential exposure from the ‘For You’ page.

Q4: What should I do if my video gets marked as ‘Not Eligible for For You Feed’?

Review TikTok’s community guidelines to understand why your video was marked as ineligible. Adjust your content to comply with these guidelines and try re-uploading.

Q5: Are there any specific content types that are always marked as ‘Not Eligible for For You Feed’?

Yes, content that includes dangerous activities, graphic violence, sexually suggestive material, misinformation, or copyrighted content without creative editing is often marked as ineligible.