TikTok Post Date Finder

Get the exact time a TikTok was posted

  1. Navigate to the TikTok video whose date you want to check.
  2. Click the ‘…’ or similar menu, then select “Copy link to video.”
  3. Paste the URL into the text box above and click “Get the Video Date.” Note: the tool works with videos and images.

How does it get the date and time?

This tool decodes the TikTok video URL to extract the upload timestamp, which is not visible in the platform’s standard metadata. For instance, consider the URL https://www.tiktok.com/@ckenthusiast/video/7252269798455840027. The number “7252269798455840027” within this URL is the video ID.

Thanks to some brilliant research, we know that the video ID is a 64-bit integer that encodes the post timestamp when the video was created. To decode the post date, the post ID is extracted from the URL and converted into binary. The first 31 bits of this binary representation are the actual timestamp, expressed in seconds since the Unix epoch (January 1, 1970). By converting these bits back to decimals, we retrieve the original timestamp.

Once we have the timestamp, it is converted into two date formats: UTC and the browser’s local time, providing a universal and localized perspective on when the video was initially made.

What can you do with the TikTok Video Date Extractor?

Whether investigating market trends, ensuring content accuracy, or conducting a serious digital investigation, each TikTok video URL contains more than just the video’s web address!

  • Posting Strategy: Tracking when a video was made helps understand trends and provides clues about optimal posting time (though that may not matter much for TikTok).
  • Content Verification: In the world of inauthentic content, verifying when something was posted can help confirm its relevance and accuracy.
  • Legal Evidence: Sometimes, the stakes are high, and knowing the exact date of a video can serve as crucial evidence in legal cases.
  • Academic Studies: Researchers analyzing social media patterns benefit from accurate date stamps.
  • Journalistic Integrity: For journalists, the credibility of reporting on TikTok content hinges on precise dates.
  • Personal Record-Keeping: For the overachievers who meticulously track their professional milestones—yes, accurate dates (and timestamps) matter!
  • OSINT Techniques: For those in the shadows, conducting open-source intelligence gathering, every detail, including exact video dates, is a clue.

So, whether you’re a marketer, a researcher, or just a curious cat, knowing the precise date a TikTok video was made can be surprisingly pivotal. Don’t just scroll past—dig deeper because every video’s story starts with “when.”

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I get the exact time a TikTok video was posted?

Yes, the tool provides both the date and the exact time of posting for TikTok videos.

Can I use this tool for someone else’s TikTok posts?

Yes, the tool can retrieve the posting time as long as you enter a valid post URL.

Can I find the posting time for deleted TikTok videos?

Yes, the tool can retrieve the creation timestamp for TikTok videos, even if they have been deleted, as long as you have the original video URL.

Can I find the posting time for TikTok photo posts?

Yes, the tool has also been updated to support TikTok photo posts. Enter the photo URL to extract the date and time it was posted.

Does it work with vm.tiktok.com links?

Yes, enter vm.tiktok.com link, and the tool will find the full shared URL to extract the date and time information.

Why does the tool say “invalid TikTok URL”?

Make sure you are using the correct shareable URL from the TikTok app. If you are still experiencing issues, try opening the URL in your browser. If you have any issues reach out at tiktok[at]trevorfox[dot]com.