As the digital realm of technology keeps evolving with time, Getting updated with the technological advancements has become peer to stay ahead in the league. Tik Tok is one of the most popular social media platforms across the globe. With maximum number of users, easy to use interface and availability, it becomes most loved platform especially among Generation Z. TikTok too keeps updating its features to meet the latest technological advancements and in order to these developments, recently added a new feature called Nudge. Nudge with its feature, becomes quite popular in no time among the Tiktok users.
In this article we will delve in to the detailing of Nudge and its use?
What is a Nudge?
Nudge is recently added feature in TikTok which allows the user to send notifications to the content creator he follows thus bridges the interaction between both the parties. It is similar to “Poke” feature of Facebook. Nudge appears under live notification settings, message inbox and profile history.
Nudge is not designed to force individuals to create live content and it is up to the nudged creators to grant the request. If the creator decides to start a broadcast, the user who nudges will get notification alert. Nudge helps to boost interaction between Content creators and the viewers to nurture the relationship.
Overall Nudge is beneficial to both the content creators and the users. Using nudge, the content creators do more live streaming sessions means more opportunities of ad revenue while the users support their favorite creators.
How nudge works in TikTok?
Nudge in TikTok works in either ways-
- It serves as a pathway for the users to send their support to their favorite creators to go for live streaming.
- Nudge is similar to Poke feature of Facebook and allows users to grab attention from others they follow by sending a notification. Nonetheless spamming nudges is a annoying practice which could be avoided by the users.
How to nudge someone on TikTok?
Nudge is entitled to both the users and the content creators and it is a simple process. The steps are as follows-
- Open Tik tok and navigate to the inbox.
- Open the existing chat or use the plus icon appears on the top to start a new chat.
- Navigate to the content creator’s profile.
- Tap the bell icon appears on at the top right corner. Now you are prompted to follow the person you haven’t followed.
- Now the live notification settings page opens.
- Tap on the Nudge button appears to send notification to the creator.
How to nudge a friend on TikTok?
If you want to nudge your friends using Tik Tok, follow the steps given below-
- Open your Tiktok profile.
- Tap the footprint icon appears on the top right corner to access your view profile list.
- Tap Nudge next to profile viewers you follow. The nudge button won’t appear until you follow the person.
Note- You can nudge anyone you follow within their messages and follow the instructions given below to do the same-
- Open your Inbox.
- Open message or create a new one.
- Tap on the Nudge icon appears above the message box.
How to disable Nudge on TikTok?
Though Nudge is added to bridge the interaction between the content creators and the users and proves beneficial for both in respective aspects like ad revenues and supporting favorites, one must be aware about the disadvantage of overuse such as some users might spam nudges to get creators’ attention.
Tiktok addresses this issue in a unique way. Content creators who wish not to receive nudges permanently or temporarily can turn off this feature by following the instructions given below-
- Open the Creators tool.
- Tap the Nudge icon.
- Turn off the toggle next that allows viewers to nudge.
FAQs
What does Nudge mean on TikTok?
Nudge is a feature added by Tiktok to bridge the interaction between the users and the content creators. The feature helps in generating ad revenues by live streaming by the content creators and extending support to the favorites by the users. It is similar to Poke feature of Facebook.
How to nudge someone on TikTOk?
To nudge someone on TIkTOk, Users must visit the profile and tap the bell icon on the top right corner and then tap the nudge button of the other user they wish to nudge. You can also nudge someone in messages by simply opening the thread and tapping on the Nudge emoji.
How to remove Nudge in TIkTok?
Follow the steps to remove nudge in TikTok?
Why Tiktok is banned in India?
Tiktok is banned in India due to security reasons as it was reported to be compromising the integrity of the Nation with China.
Conclusion
Nudge is a unique feature if TIkTOk that adds a layer of interaction between the users and content creators. Nudge is similar to Poke of Facebook and used to get attention of the other users they follow. Nudging is simple process and does not require any technical assistance however it is recommended not to overuse it as spam as nudge spamming could be annoying practice.
