Many TikTok users have been left confused after receiving a notice that they’re “tapping too fast” while scrolling through the app.
A number of TikTok users have been left baffled after encountering the error message, “You’re tapping too fast. Take a break,” while scrolling through videos.
This error can appear unexpectedly, interrupting the experience for users, especially those who are actively engaging with content.
Why does TikTok say I’m tapping too fast?
If you’ve received this notification, it’s likely because you have been liking content too quickly. TikTok uses this measure to prevent spamming behavior on the platform.
When users like a high volume of videos in a short period of time, the app may flag the account for unusual activity. In some cases, this could result in TikTok temporarily disabling your ability to interact with content for up to 24 hours.
Interestingly, some users have claimed that they received this notice right after opening the app, without even engaging with videos. This could be due to a glitch or TikTok’s system being overly cautious.
How to fix the error
If you encounter this issue, the best solution is to just take a break from TikTok for a little while. Often, the error message disappears after closing the app and waiting for around 20–30 minutes.
However, if you’re looking to fix it immediately, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try. These include clearing your app cache, reinstalling the app, or, in extreme cases, creating a new profile.
To avoid triggering this error in the future, it’s a good idea to fully watch videos before liking or commenting on them. This not only improves your engagement with the content but also signals to TikTok that you’re a genuine user.
Rapidly liking videos without watching them may result in the app limiting your ability to interact, leaving you with the frustrating “tapping too fast” error.
If you want to learn more about how to use TikTok, you can check out our other guides, including how to turn off analytics on TikTok and how to turn TikTok activity status on & off.