Use TikTok Without the App or an Account

Abdoul Latif
3 min readFeb 22, 2024

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You don’t need an account or the app to view TikTok videos

There’s an abundance of content available on TikTok catering to diverse interests, ensuring you’ll discover videos tailored to your liking. However, if you prefer not to join yet another social media platform, here’s a guide on accessing TikTok content without using the app or creating an account.

1. Use the TikTok Website on Your PC

You have the option to access the TikTok website via a desktop browser and enjoy watching videos without the need to sign in to an account. TikTok imposes no limits on the number of videos you can view without logging in. Occasionally, you might encounter a prompt to log in, but you can easily dismiss it and proceed with uninterrupted viewing.

2. Use TikTok’s Mobile Browser Website

Alternatively, if you prefer not to use the app but still want to browse TikTok on your smartphone, you can access videos through TikTok’s mobile website.

Upon opening TikTok in a mobile browser, you’ll be directed to the For You page. A prompt may appear, suggesting you download TikTok Lite or the main TikTok app. Simply select “Not now” to continue watching videos. While this prompt may reappear periodically, you can easily dismiss it.

Please note that there’s a limit to how far back you can scroll through a specific creator’s post history on the mobile website before being prompted to download the app, unlike the desktop site.

On the mobile website’s Discover tab, you can explore trending songs and hashtags. The mobile interface closely resembles the TikTok app, providing a seamless browsing experience.

3. Use a Third-Party TikTok Viewer

To avoid TikTok tracking your viewing activity, consider utilizing a third-party viewer website like Urlebird. Urlebird is well-known for providing access to TikTok content, including trending videos, user profiles, and hashtags.

Within Urlebird, you can easily navigate trending songs via the Music tab and download TikTok videos using the Downloader feature. However, it’s important to note some drawbacks. Trending content may not align with your interests, and valuable recommendations are scarce.

Furthermore, Urlebird hosts numerous low-quality advertisements, which can detract from the user experience. Additionally, the site’s performance may occasionally be unreliable.

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