How to Fix TikTok Discover Button Missing Issue

The TikTok Discover tab lets you see trending topics, effects and sounds. However, the option is missing for some users. Here, we have explained how to fix the TikTok Discover button missing issue.

The TikTok Discover button can be found from the bottom navigation bar on the TikTok mobile app on Android and iOS. It allows you to see what hashtags, effects and sounds are trending.

You see more trending videos as you scroll down on the TikTok Discover page. It has a search bar used to find users, videos and sounds.

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Some TikTok users have reported that the Discover option is missing. The Friends option has replaced it.

Below, we have explained why the Discover button is missing on TikTok and how to fix it.

What is the Discover button missing on TikTok?

The Discover button was recently replaced with the Friends button on TikTok. The changes were noticed by some users earlier this month.

Starting from late May, TikTok has begun to roll out a newly introduced feature tagged Friends tab to replace the Discover tab on the mobile app. TikTok announced that the “Friends” tab would assist you in finding content from friends and other close persons.

When the “Friends” tab is selected, you can see videos from your friends. The list includes your contacts, Facebook friends and other mutual followers. Syncing your contacts and Facebook friends list can help you get the best out of the TikTok Friends tab.

The Friends tab button.

However, the Discover tab button still appears for many users. This is because the introduced Friends tab is in beta testing mode and has not yet been rolled out officially.

The Discover tab button.

Hence, if you still have the Discover tab, then you aren't chosen as a beta tester. You can also enrol for TikTok beta testing on the Google Play Store if you have an Android device.

If the TikTok Discover button is missing for you, there are a couple of things you can do to fix it. One is to opt out of beta testing if you have already enrolled, then you can now reinstall the app.

Alternatively, you can log out of your account and browse TikTok as a guest. This will not give you access to your account settings, but you will be able to find the Discover button.

Otherwise, you can use your second account if you have one as a backup. Else, create a new account.

Note that the Friends button will change to the Discover button once you log out of TikTok, and you can enjoy searching for content.

How to fix TikTok Discover button missing issue

Unenroll from beta testing

If you have already enrolled as a TikTok beta tester with the email address you have registered with from the Google Play Store, then consider opting out.

Unenroll from beta testing.

Usually, app developers let their beta testers test new features before rolling such features out to the public. This is why some users are getting the update while others aren't.

If that is the case, opting out as a beta tester will help you fix the issue. However, ensure you remove and reinstall the app afterwards.

Log out of your account

Although logging out of your TikTok will let you browse the mobile app as a guest. However, it will help you recover the Discover tab.

You can log out of your TikTok account from the profile Menu. Go to “Settings and privacy” and scroll down to the “LOGIN” tab. Choose “Log out”, and you can start browsing TikTok as a guest.

Once you log out of TikTok, you will be taken to the mobile app home as a guest. However, your profile settings and videos cannot be accessed. Besides, all synced contacts, friends and followers will not be available.

Interestingly, you will have the Friends button already replaced with the Discover button. You can proceed to the Discover tab and start browsing.

Use a different account

You can use another TikTok account to use the Discover button. Otherwise, you can create a new account.

Conclusion

The Discover tab feature is essential on TikTok. Many users rely on it for inspiration for video content. It will help you discover trending hashtags, effects and sounds.

Some TikTok users feel that the “For You” page works like the Discover button. This is why the Discover button was replaced with the Friends button. However, using the search option with the feature doesn't sound easy.

Meanwhile, the Friends button is still in beta-testing, and there is no information on when TikTok will officially roll out the feature.