The Complete Guide to Reviving Your Broken TikTok Streaks

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Learn how to fix your TikTok Streaks with this easy guide

Co-authored by Hannah Dillon Reviewed by Candace Gasper

Last Updated: December 17, 2024 Fact Checked

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Using the Restore Button

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Other Streak Revival Methods

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Avoid Losing a Streak

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What TikTok Streaks Are

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Can TikTok Streaks earn money?

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Have you lost your TikTok Streak and you're wondering if you can restore it? Thankfully, the answer is yes—but only for some users, as the Streak restore feature isn't available for everyone on the app yet. However, there are a few other restoration methods that some TikTok users have tried with varying amounts of success. In this article, we'll go over how to restore your TikTok streak (the official way and the workarounds), and we'll explain Streaks in more detail.

Restoring a TikTok Streak

If you lost your TikTok Streak, you can restore it within 48 hours. Open the chat that lost the Streak and tap the Restore button. Note that not all users can restore Streaks at this time, and you have a limited number of restores available per month.

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Using the Restore Button

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If the chat has a gray fire icon, that means you can still save the Streak by simply sending a message in the chat. If you don't see a fire icon, the chat has lost the Streak.
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Tap the Restore button, then tap Restore again. This will restore your Streak to the number it was when you lost it (i.e., if you lost it on day 10, it will be restored at day 10).^{[1]
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- The ability to restore Streaks isn't available everywhere yet. If you don't see the ability to restore your Streak and it's within 48 hours of the Streak ending, your region may not have access to this feature.
- If it's been over 48 hours since the Streak ended, you will not be prompted to restore the Streak.
- You have a limited number of Streak restores available at any given time. TikTok does not specify how many restores you get, but some users have said they have two to three restores available per month.^{[2]
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Other Streak Revival Methods

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Change the time zone on your phone. If you lost your TikTok Streak and you don't see an option to restore it, you can try changing the time zone on your phone to trick the TikTok app into thinking it's earlier than it is.^{[3]
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- First, figure out what time zone you need to be in. Use Google or your favorite search engine to find a time zone that is behind your current time zone that is still in the previous day.
- Change your phone's time zone. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > Date & Time. On Android, you can either open the Clock app or go to Settings > System > Date & time (exact menu names may vary based on your Android model).
- Toggle off the setting to set your time and/or time zone automatically.
- Tap the option to change your time zone and select the desired time zone.
- Return to TikTok and attempt to restore your Streak.
  - Note that this method may not work, and you may not be able to restore your Streak.
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Delete the chat and start a new one. Some users have found that deleting the chat with the lost Streak and then starting a new one with that same person has given them the option to restore their Streak.^{[4]
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- On iPhone, swipe left on the chat and tap Delete. On Android, long press the chat and tap Delete.^{[5]
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- Then tap the + button in the upper-left corner and create a new chat with your Streak partner. The option to restore your Streak should appear now.
  - Note that this method may not work, and you may not be able to restore your Streak.
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Contact TikTok support. If you feel like you've lost your Streak due to a bug or glitch and can't restore it, you can try contacting TikTok support to get your Streak back. TikTok has not advertised that they will restore Streaks if you contact support, but it's worth a shot if nothing else works.
- Open TikTok and go to your profile.
- Tap the three-line button in the upper-right corner.
- Tap Settings and privacy > Report a Problem.
- Scroll down and tap Chat with us. This will get you to a chat with the TikTok helpdesk, where you can request more help.
  - This is an automated chatbot, but you may be able to get help if you request to speak with a real person.

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Using Notifications to Avoid Losing a Streak

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You can enable TikTok Streak notifications so you can avoid losing your Streak. Conversely, if Streak notifications are getting annoying, you can turn them off in this menu as well.
This will open a small menu with a few options.
This menu allows you to control what notifications you get from TikTok.
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Toggle on Streaks under the "Interactions" header. This will enable push notifications for Streaks. You can also tap In-app notifications and toggle on Streaks notifications as well.
- If the ability to change notifications is grayed out, that means you have push notifications disabled. Enable them to change your notification preferences.
- If you want to disable Streaks notifications, toggle Streaks off.

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What TikTok Streaks Are

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Streaks are a way to measure how long you've been talking with someone. They are very similar to the Snapstreak feature in Snapchat. When you've messaged back and forth with someone for at least three days in a row, you will see a fire emoji next to that person's chat in your inbox. The number next to the fire emoji indicates how many days you've been talking with that person.
- If you haven't sent messages with your Streak partner that day, the badge will be gray. If you send messages within 24 hours of the badge turning gray, the emoji will turn orange, the counter will go up, and the Streak will be retained. If you don't message within 24 hours, the Streak will be lost.
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Streaks don't really mean anything, but can be used as bragging rights. Having a really high Streak number doesn't get you any perks, but it can be a fun way to show off how much you and your friend spend talking to one another.
- However, many users have expressed that Streaks make them feel stressed out because they're afraid of losing them.^{[6]
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  - Remember that Streaks are just a fun feature, and maintaining a long Streak doesn't mean that you aren't friends with someone. If keeping up a Streak is weighing you down, consider taking a break.
- Other users have stated they've lost friends because they didn't keep up a TikTok Streak.
  - If someone ended a friendship with you, talk to a trusted friend, parent, adult, or other person in your life if you feel like you need the support. You can try to rekindle the friendship with your friend, but wait until they've come to terms with their feelings regarding the Streak being lost. Bringing it up right away might push them away farther.
  - If you are considering ending a friendship with someone because they didn't keep up a TikTok Streak, recontextualize the situation by imagining if you'd still be their friend if TikTok Streaks stopped existing tomorrow. Remember that sometimes things come up, and your friend may not be in the mood to talk on TikTok right now.

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Can TikTok Streaks earn money?

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No, TikTok Streaks cannot earn you money. There have been rumors going around TikTok that if you get a long Streak number (such as 100) you will get paid by TikTok. This rumor is not true, and TikTok has never advertised that they will pay any users who get a certain Streak number.^{[7]
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- If someone posts a link saying that you will get paid for your TikTok Streak if you click it, do not click it. At worst, these links are likely phishing scams that will attempt to scrape your personal information. At best, these links are simply false and are a waste of your time.
  - If you have clicked on one of the links, don't supply any information. Exit the tab or window that you used to open the link immediately. Run a malware or antivirus scan if you're on your computer, and make sure no suspicious programs were installed on your computer or phone. You could also change the passwords to your TikTok and bank accounts if you're concerned that this information was stolen.