If you’ve ever found yourself asking why is my TikTok stuck at 0 views, you’re not alone. In this TikTok Growth FAQ 2025 guide, we covered the most frustrating (and fixable) reasons creators aren’t gaining traction. Today, let’s expand on those points with fresh insight for creators trying to grow smarter in 2025.
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TikTok’s Growth Game Has Changed
The TikTok algorithm is no longer just about hashtags and dancing trends. It’s watching:
- How quickly people stop scrolling
- Watch time
- Rewatch rate
- Shares and saves — not just likes
This means content that hooks fast and holds attention is winning. Posting at the wrong time or using tired hashtag strategies won’t save a video anymore.
TikTok “View Jail” Is Real — and You Can Escape
Ever posted a video that instantly flatlines at 200 views? You might be in what creators call “view jail.” It’s not an official feature, but it acts like one: your videos stop being pushed until the algorithm sees something new or better.
Fix it by:
- Changing video structure (start with movement or a hook line)
- Avoid repeating same hashtags too often
- Let one post sit for 24–48 hours before deleting/reposting
Should You Delete Underperforming TikToks?
This is one of the biggest debates. In most cases: no, don’t delete — especially not too soon. TikTok often resurfaces older content after a few days.
But do delete if:
- It clearly violates guidelines
- It’s stuck at 0 with no reach for 7+ days
- You’re reuploading with changes
Buying Followers: Smart or Risky?
Buying followers on TikTok in 2025 isn’t the taboo it used to be — if you do it right. Services like SMMNut let you control delivery speed and quality, so you avoid red flags.
Just don’t:
- Buy bulk followers with no engagement plan
- Expect it to fix content issues
It’s a boost, not a strategy.
Broken Hashtags? You’re Not Imagining It
Using #fyp or #viral used to mean something. Now? They’re too broad. TikTok may ignore or suppress them.
Instead:
- Use 1–2 niche tags (e.g. #dentalhumor, #momsoftiktok)
- Use 1–2 medium tags (e.g. #tiktokgrowthtips)
- Skip generic tags that don’t match your content
Views but No Followers?
Your content is entertaining — but not trust-building. You need posts that say: “This is who I am, follow me for more like this.”
Try ending videos with a CTA like:
“If this hit home, I drop videos like this weekly — follow if you’re in.”
Also: check your bio, recent grid, and comment replies. Are you follow-worthy at a glance?
Related Read: How to Delete a Repost on TikTok
Sometimes, fixing your profile includes knowing what to clean up. This internal guide helps simplify one of the most annoying parts of TikTok’s UX.
Final Word
TikTok in 2025 rewards structure, not spam. If your videos are flopping, it’s not about working harder — it’s about working smarter. Recheck your hooks, rethink your hashtags, and start giving the algorithm reasons to push your posts.
You don’t have to do it alone. Start by studying what’s working — like in the TikTok Growth FAQ 2025 — and test one improvement at a time.
