What does Nudge mean on TikTok?

❘ Updated: 2024-03-25T12:52:56

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You might have heard people saying they’ve nudged someone, or that someone has nudged them on TikTok. But what does nudge mean on TikTok? Here’s everything you need to know.

The range of content on TikTok is constantly growing and changing, as the short-form video app continues to add new features that excite its users.

After rolling out the live game show Trivia last year to increase engagement, and introducing the long-awaited auto-scroll option, TikTok users are constantly finding new features hidden within the app.

The Nudge has been around since 2022, however, it didn’t get the anticipated traction from users as they couldn’t figure out how to use it. Here’s everything you need to know about the feature.

TikTok’s Nudge feature explained

On TikTok, the Nudge feature is used to notify your favorite content creators, telling them you want them to go live, so you can watch them in real time.

Once someone nudges you, they will have access to your live update from your account. But, the feature is reportedly still being trialed, so not everyone can use it at the moment.

The added option seems to have been made to increase engagement between everyday viewers and content creators with a single click.

How to use Nudge on TikTok

If you want to nudge a certain content creator, you will need to visit their profile and tap on the small bell on the top-right of your screen. If you’re not following the creator, you will be asked to follow them before being able to move forward.

You will then receive the option to change your Live Notification Settings. Tap the radio button beside Nudge.

If you don’t wish to be nudged, you can disable the feature by going to the Creators Tool and choosing Nudge from the options. The page has an option called “Allow viewers to nudge you,” which can be toggled on or off.

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