Did the TikTok Algorithm Really Penalize These Influencers? [2025 Breakdown]
Introduction In mid-2025, rumors exploded across social media that TikTok had quietly penalized dozens of influencers—reducing their reach, visibility, and engagement. Affected creators claimed their videos were shadowbanned, their content was hidden from the For You Page (FYP), and brand deals started drying up. But what really happened? Was it just a change in TikTok’s…