[FAQ]

My TikTok account’s reach and views have completely crashed over the last few days, and I’m pretty sure I’ve been hit with either a temporary suspension or what everyone calls a “shadowban.”

Does anyone have experience with this and know how long these kinds of restrictions typically last in 2025? Is there a difference in duration between a formal “suspension” from TikTok and an informal “shadowban”? And is there anything I can do to speed up the process of getting my account’s reach back to normal?

Feeling pretty stressed about this, so any insights would be great, thanks!

[Jeff Bullas]

It can be very concerning when you notice a sudden drop in your TikTok account’s performance. It is important to distinguish between an official, temporary suspension and what the community refers to as a “shadowban,” as they have different characteristics.

First, let us consider an official temporary suspension. If TikTok has formally suspended your account or restricted certain features (like posting or commenting), they will almost always provide you with a notification that includes the specific duration of the restriction. This can range from 24 or 48 hours for minor infractions, up to a week or even longer for more serious or repeated violations of their Community Guidelines. In this case, the timeframe is clearly defined by the platform.

Second, there is the concept of a “shadowban.” It is important to know that TikTok does not officially acknowledge this term. It is a phrase used by creators to describe a perceived, unofficial suppression of their content’s reach, particularly on the “For You” page. Because it is not an official action, there is no set or predictable timeframe for how long it might last.

However, based on a large volume of creator experiences, this period of significantly reduced reach can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. A commonly reported duration seems to be around 14 days. The length likely depends on the severity of the perceived violation that triggered the suppression and your account’s overall history.

If you suspect your reach has been limited, the recommended course of action is to first review your recent content. Carefully check for and delete any videos that you suspect might push the boundaries of or violate TikTok’s Community Guidelines. This could be content with sensitive themes, questionable audio, or hashtags that may have been banned.

After cleaning up your content, some creators find it beneficial to take a short break from posting, perhaps for two to three days, to allow the system time to reset. When you do resume posting, you should focus on creating high-quality, original content that is clearly in line with all community standards to send positive signals to the algorithm.

In summary, an official suspension will come with a stated duration from TikTok. A “shadowban,” or a period of suppressed reach, is more unpredictable but often seems to last for about two weeks. The best way to recover is to remove any potentially problematic content and focus on creating safe, high-value videos moving forward.

Cheers,

Jeff

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