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The Silent Leak: Identifying Users via Shared Links
What shared short links contain, like the User ID and timestamp, and how to share links safely using the URL Tracker tool.
read articleArchiving the Ephemeral: A Limitless Story Viewer
A free tool to view and download stories, and how it works.
read articleDirect Access: Navigating TikTok by ID
Usernames are temporary, but IDs are forever. How to resolve videos and user profiles using their permanent numeric IDs when links break.
read articleHow TikTok Determines Your Location
It's not just your IP. An analysis of the "Location Confidence Score," including SIM Card MCC checks, Device Hardware IDs, and carrier protocols.
read articleThe Data API
A look at the API capabilities: fetching active stories, reading comments, and checking user region/country.
read articleNew Feature: Full Profile Analysis
New tool released: Get deep insights into any public profile. Engagement rates, shadowban check, viral potential, and posting heatmaps.
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