Can't Open Tiktok In Messenger? Here's What You Need To Know

The Problem

If you’re an avid user of both TikTok and Messenger, you may have encountered a frustrating issue: you can’t open TikTok videos directly in Messenger. Instead, you’re redirected to the TikTok app (or prompted to download it if you don’t have it installed).

The Cause

The reason for this is simple: TikTok is a standalone app, and Messenger is not designed to play TikTok videos within its platform. As a result, when you try to open a TikTok link in Messenger, it will take you to the TikTok app or website.

The Solution

While there’s no quick fix to this issue, there are a few workarounds you can try:

1. Share TikTok Videos Directly in Messenger

If you want to share a TikTok video with a friend on Messenger, the easiest solution is to download the video and upload it directly to Messenger. To do this, simply find the TikTok video you want to share, click the “Share” button, and select “Save Video”. Once the video is saved to your camera roll, you can open Messenger and upload the video as you would any other file.

2. Use the TikTok Share Button

Another option is to use the TikTok share button to send the video to your friend through Messenger. To do this, click the “Share” button on the TikTok video, and select “Messenger” from the list of options. This will open a Messenger conversation with the video link attached.

3. Copy and Paste the TikTok Link

If you don’t want to download the video or use the share button, you can simply copy and paste the TikTok link into a Messenger conversation. To do this, find the TikTok video you want to share, click the “Share” button, and select “Copy Link”. Then, open Messenger and paste the link into the conversation.

Why It Matters

While this issue may seem like a minor inconvenience, it highlights a larger problem with app integration and compatibility. As more and more apps are developed, it’s important for them to work seamlessly together to provide a better user experience. Until then, we’ll have to rely on these workarounds to share our favorite TikTok videos with our friends on Messenger.

Conclusion

So, there you have it: why you can’t open TikTok in Messenger, and what you can do about it. While it’s not the most ideal situation, there are ways to share TikTok videos with your friends on Messenger. Hopefully, as app integration continues to improve, this won’t be an issue for much longer.