To sort TikTok videos by views, open a supported profile or search grid in desktop Chrome, load the videos you want to compare, and choose Views → Descending in Sort Feed. Check the ranked rows before drawing conclusions: the extension sorts what the current page has loaded, not every video on an account.
This walkthrough is for people reviewing a creator, competitor, or campaign grid. Use the TikTok sorter product page to check supported pages and feature limits; use the steps below when you are ready to run an audit.
The workflow is: define the question, load a consistent sample, sort by the matching metric, and record the URLs you will inspect further.
Sort Feed interface example. The visible counts belong to posts in the captured grid and are not a benchmark for other accounts.
Why sort TikTok by views instead of scrolling?
Scrolling hides patterns. When you sort by views or likes on a visible grid, you can:
- Spot candidates for closer review on a profile or hashtag page — see the outlier score guide
- Open shortlisted videos to compare their hooks instead of guessing from a thumbnail
- Build a shortlist before reviewing URLs and metrics
- Review winning clips after you rank them in the same Chrome session
That is the core job of a TikTok video sorter: turn a messy grid into a ranked list you can act on.
What to have ready before you start
- Desktop Google Chrome (Sort Feed does not run inside the TikTok mobile app)
- A supported TikTok page with a post grid (profile, search results, etc.)
- The Sort Feed Chrome extension installed from the Chrome Web Store
Check the supported-page guide if the sort control does not appear on the page you opened.
Step 1: Install Sort Feed for TikTok and Instagram
- Open the Chrome Web Store listing or the Chrome Web Store listing linked from sortfeed.io.
- Click Add to Chrome and pin the extension to your toolbar.
- Confirm the extension is enabled for
tiktok.com.
For installation details, use the first-sort guide. Sort Feed also supports Instagram grids in the same extension.
Step 2: Open a TikTok grid you want to analyze
Navigate to the TikTok surface you care about:
- A creator profile with multiple videos
- Search or discovery results for a keyword or sound
- Any supported page that shows a video grid in Chrome
Let the grid load enough posts for the question you are asking. Note the page URL and the date you checked it. Sort Feed sorts loaded, visible items on the page; load more before sorting if you need a deeper sample.
Step 3: Sort TikTok videos by views (or likes / date)
- Click the Sort Feed icon in Chrome.
- Choose your sort metric: views, likes, comments, or date/recency depending on what the page exposes.
- Apply the sort and scan the reordered grid.
You should see high-view videos rise to the top without opening each tile. If a layout does not expose views, do not present a likes sort as a reach ranking. Choose another visible metric only when it answers your original question, or move to a supported page that shows views.
Step 4: Review shortlisted videos
After sorting:
The raw-data view lets you verify the URLs and metrics behind a shortlist before exporting it.
- Verify the post URL, visible count, and date for each selected row
- Open shortlisted videos to study the actual hook and creative format
Record the snapshot before sharing a finding. Use the post export instructions when you need a CSV handoff.
| Field to record | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Page URL and date checked | Defines the visible sample and observation time |
| Post URL | Lets a teammate verify the source |
| Visible views and sort position | Shows why the post made the shortlist |
| Format or opening hook | Requires opening the video, not reading the grid alone |
| Follow-up question | Turns a ranked list into a research decision |
TikTok sorter vs. TikTok analytics tools
| Goal | Sort Feed in Chrome | Native TikTok / third-party analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Compare posts already loaded in Chrome | Sort the supported grid by a visible metric | May require a separate workflow |
| Review owned-account audience or conversion data | Not available from a public grid | Use first-party account analytics |
| Export a ranked shortlist | Check rows, then export supported fields | Depends on the other tool |
Use Sort Feed when the task is to rank a visible TikTok grid. Use first-party analytics when the decision requires private account data or conversions.
Tips for better TikTok sorting workflows
- Load more posts before sorting so your sample size matches the question you are answering.
- Sort by likes when views are hidden but engagement signals still rank winners.
- Pair with Instagram sorting when you compare Reels vs. TikTok hooks for the same creator. Instagram feed sorter uses the same extension.
- Record the source URL and check date so a teammate can verify each finding after counts change. The Gymshark ecommerce audit shows how to turn a shortlist into a testable brief.
Mistakes that waste time or credits
- Expecting server-side access to private analytics Sort Feed does not provide. Work with visible grid data only.
- Sorting before the grid finishes loading. Partial lists skew rankings.
- Comparing raw view counts from different accounts as if they measure the same audience or conversion outcome.
- Using mobile TikTok. Install and run Sort Feed on desktop Chrome only.
Put the ranked grid to work
- Install: Sort Feed on the Chrome Web Store
- TikTok-focused landing: TikTok video sorter
- Compare platforms: Sort Feed Chrome extension overview
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