Secret TikTok hacks to get the most out of the app, from changing video speed to unlocking your watch history

Ever wondered if there's anything you can do to make TikTok a little easier to use?NurPhoto/Getty Images

• TikTok has become one of the most downloaded apps in social media history.
• It's celebrated for its clever algorithm, which shows an array of new content in looped succession.

TikTok has massively blown up in recent years, quickly becoming one of the most downloaded social media apps.

Although it's often associated with a Gen Z presence, the app caters to everyone, in part thanks to its smart algorithm, which figures out your interests to show you more videos you may enjoy. It also introduces users to content from creators they may not follow or know about.

But it's not always the easiest platform to navigate. Its For You Page can feel cluttered and it's not always clear how to tailor your experience, whether you want to speed through a video, zoom in to the finer details, or put your phone on auto mode so it'll move through your feed hands-free.

Here's a guide to some of the best hacks to make TikTok more user friendly.