How to Fix “You’re tapping too fast. Take a break!” on TikTok

Is TikTok showing this error message, “You’re tapping too fast. Take a break!” when you try liking a video?

Many users, especially newer accounts face this issue — so you’re not alone.

It can be frustrating because you can’t like or comment on any videos.

This will prevent you from supporting your favorite creators.

This article will guide you on why you got the error, how to fix and prevent it from ever happening again.

Why is TikTok showing this error: You’re tapping too fast take a break?

Why is TikTok showing this error: You’re tapping too fast, take a break! when I try to like a video?

TikTok is showing the error because you’re liking/commenting on videos too fast without actually fully watching them.

If you like a lot of videos without watching them, TikTok will think that you’re a bot and block you from liking/commenting for a period of time.

Typically, newer accounts will get this error more often.

This is because TikTok doesn’t “trust” newer accounts yet.

If you recently created a new account and like multiple videos without actually watching them, TikTok will think that you’re a bot and block you from carrying out more actions.

Newer accounts get penalized from a lot of things on TikTok such as the inability to get on the For You Page until you’ve posted a few videos and restricted actions.

Many fake accounts are being created on TikTok daily which are used for automation purposes.

TikTok reduces these fake accounts by detecting spam and bots with their algorithm.

Hence, if you like a lot of videos without watching the full length of them, you might get the “You’re tapping too fast. Take a break!” error.

How long does the error message last?

The error message can last for several minutes, several hours, 24 hours or more.

For newer accounts, you might be blocked for a longer period of time because TikTok doesn’t trust your account yet.

On the other hand, the block lasts shorter for older accounts because TikTok is more likely to trust them.

But not to worry, the error message will eventually be lifted. It’s just a temporary block.

How to Fix: You’re tapping too fast take a break on TikTok

So, how do you fix the error?

To fix the “You’re tapping to fast. Take a break!” error on TikTok, you can either wait it out, clear your cache, reinstall the app, or create a new account.

Let’s get to each of these methods in detail.

1. Wait it out

The most common way to fix the You’re tapping too fast take a break error on TikTok is to wait it out.

The block can last for a few minutes, an hour, or more depending on how many times you’ve received the error message.

Your best bet is just to wait it out, and eventually, the block will be lifted.

Do note that the error message isn’t permanent, it’s only temporary.

Hence, the block will be lifted through time.

2. Clear your cache

Cache is basically saved data on the TikTok app.

So the next time you visit the app, previous videos, accounts etc. will load faster.

Clearing your cache can help lift the error at times.

Addditionally, it can help you save some space on your device.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can clear your cache on the TikTok app.

Go to your settings.

Firstly, navigate to your profile.

Then, tap on the “triple-dots” icon on the top-right hand corner of your screen.

This will bring you to the Settings and privacy page.

Navigate to the bottom of the page.

Next, scroll down to the very end of the Settings and privacy page.

Above the “Add account”, there is a “Clear cache” option.

Tap on “Clear cache”.

You’re all set.

After you’ve tapped on the “Clear cache” option, there will be a loading animation on your screen.

If you see the number on the right of the “Clear cache” option turning into “0 M”, then your cache is successfully cleared.

3. Reinstall the app

The third method you can try is to reinstall the app.

Simply navigate to the home page of your device and delete the app.

Then, reinstall it from the App Store/Google Play.

Reinstalling the app will delete most of its settings, data, and cache which might help to stop the You’re tapping too fast take a break error from showing.

4. Create a new account

If all of the previous methods are not working for you, the last resort is to create a new account.

Creating a new account means that it will be an entirely new state, no more blocks, shadowbans, etc.

However, you shouldn’t repeat the same mistake(s) that you did for your previous account.

Otherwise, you’ll be blocked/banned again.

Creating a new account is also important in case anything happens to your main one.

For example, if your main account gets hacked/deleted/blocked, you can use your secondary account instead.

How to Prevent: You’re tapping too fast take a break on TikTok

So how do you prevent the error message from appearing?

To prevent the You’re tapping too fast take a break error on TikTok, you’ll have to make sure to watch the full length of a video before liking/commenting on it.

This is especially so for a newer account.

1. Watch the full length of a video before liking it

It’s important that you watch the full length of a video before liking or commenting on it.

Because if you don’t, TikTok will think that you’re a bot and block you from carrying out more actions.

This is more common with newer accounts because TikTok doesn’t trust you yet.

So if you have a new account, try not to like and comment on videos excessively.

2. Use the app like a human

This might sound a bit stupid, but in order for you to prevent the error, you’ll have to use the app like a human.

In other words, you’ll have to follow, like, and comment in intervals and not spam these actions.

If you follow, like or comment repetitively, TikTok will think that you’re a bot and temporarily block you from carrying them out.

Why does TikTok say you’re tapping too fast? (another common error)

Another common error message that you might face is the “You’re following too fast” error.

You’ll get this error if you exceeded the following limit on TikTok.

Typically, you should try to follow no more than 30 users per hour.

Whenever you’re following users, make sure to follow them in intervals to prevent being blocked.

Conclusion

If you get the You’re tapping too fast take a break error on TikTok, it’s because you’re liking videos too fast without watching them from the start to the end.

To prevent this error message from appearing again, you’ll have to make sure to watch a video fully before liking/commenting on it.

This will prove that you’re human and not a bot.

Further reading

Here are some articles that you might be interested in.

How to Get on The For You Page on TikTok

You’re Following Too Fast on TikTok (How to Fix)

The TikTok Shadowban: Everything You Need to Know

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