TikTok specs and facts
9 facts · last verified 22 September 2026
| Fact | Current value | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Key ranking signals source ↗ | completion rate and rewatches, shares, comments, likes, interest signals from watch behaviour | 22/09/2026 |
| Bio character limit source ↗ | 80 characters | 22/09/2026 |
| Caption character limit source ↗ | 4,000 characters | 22/09/2026 |
| UK creator monetisation source ↗ | Creator Rewards Program (10,000 followers + 100,000 views/30 days), LIVE gifts, TikTok Shop affiliate | 22/09/2026 |
| Going LIVE requirements source ↗ | 1,000 followers, 18+ (16+ to watch) | 22/09/2026 |
| Maximum video length source ↗ | 10 minutes (60 minutes for some accounts); sweet spot 21–34 seconds | 22/09/2026 |
| Photo carousel maximum source ↗ | 35 images | 22/09/2026 |
| TikTok Shop UK seller requirements source ↗ | UK-registered business or sole trader with proof of identity; product categories subject to approval | 22/09/2026 |
| Video dimensions source ↗ | 9:16 vertical, 1080×1920 | 22/09/2026 |
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