Let’s start with the easiest way of watching TikTok without downloading the application. For this method, you’re going to use the TikTok website by following these three easy steps:
- Navigate to www.tiktok.com in your web browser of choice (or if you have the direct URL for a specific video, navigate to that instead).
- Browse the homepage feed, click Explore to find videos based on interest, or use the search bar to check out specific videos, hashtags and users.
- Once you’ve found a video that you want to watch, click on it to load it in full-screen mode.
One of the biggest advantages of watching videos by using the official website is that it doesn’t require you to download anything. You can access it from any device with a web browser and an internet connection, and it’s not going to force you to create an account.
True, if you don’t have an account, you won’t be able to like or comment on videos, you won’t be able to share them with your followers and you won’t be able to follow your favorite creators. Some videos may also be unavailable.
However, even with those drawbacks, there’s still a lot to be said for watching TikTok videos via the official website instead of by downloading the app. You’ll be able to explore the platform to your heart’s content, whether you’re watching the latest trending videos or whether you’re diving into your favorite obscure hashtag, and you’ll be able to do so without having to worry about privacy or storage space.