The visibility of one’s online presence to others within the TikTok application is referred to as activity status. This feature allows users to see when their connections are currently active on the platform or when they were last active. For instance, a small green dot may appear next to a user’s profile picture, indicating that they are presently using the app. Alternatively, a timestamp might show the last time they were online, such as “Active 2 hours ago.”
The function offers a sense of connection and awareness, mirroring features found on other social media platforms. It can influence user behavior by prompting real-time interactions or providing context for response times. Historically, the integration of such features reflects a broader trend towards increasing perceived proximity and immediacy in online social interactions.
