TikTok seems to be in a much better position today than it was just a month and a half ago. So much so that TikTok is now rolling out new features on the web, such as a repositioned navigation bar, an Explore tab, and more. While it remains a mobile-first platform, the company acknowledges that โthere are times when desktop viewing is more convenient.โ
TikTok is rolling out some upgrades to the web version
TikTokโs web experience is getting a major upgrade with a fresh modular layout, a revamped For You feed, a new Explore tab, immersive full-screen LIVEs, and a web-exclusive Floating Player. These updates bring popular in-app features to the web, making it feel just like the mobile experience.
The company has announced that these changes are now available worldwide. The updated TikTok web features a cleaner layout with a repositioned navigation bar for easier browsing. Gamers can stream live in either portrait or landscape mode, with a full-screen view on desktop. Sure, itโs clearly a move aimed to take on YouTube. Meanwhile, the web-exclusive Floating Player (available on Google Chrome) lets users watch videos while multitasking. Plus, the new Collections feature helps users organize and revisit their favorite videos effortlessly.
You can check out all these features right now by visiting TikTok.com on your desktop. Every update is live. While TikTok remains synonymous with short-form videos, nearly every major platform now supports them. That includes YouTube (with Shorts), Instagram (with Reels), and even X. But itโs clear that TikTok wants a slice of everyone elseโs pie too. All while staying true to its mobile-first identity, where its most loyal users reside. Meanwhile, Instagram is reportedly gearing up to launch a standalone Reels app. Yes, the short-video battle is far from over.
