TikTok's 10k Follower Trap: Why Views Plummet and How to Overcome It

TikTok's Shadow Ban: Microinfluencers Face Challenges After Reaching 10k Followers. Kim, a TikTok creator from Ohio, recently experienced a significant drop in views after hitting 10,000 followers. She says this is a common experience for many creators, who find their videos limited to a narrow viewership range, making monetization difficult. "TikTok will shadow ban you," she explains, "putting you in the 200 to 400 view range." She suggests that creators need at least 1,000 views on a video to qualify for monetization. This experience highlights the complexities of building a successful presence on TikTok and the often-unpredictable nature of the platform's algorithm.