> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tikfly.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How TikTok Classifies a Video? > How TikTok Classifies a Video? TikTok uses an internal content classification system to understand what a video is about and decide who should see it. This classification directly affects distribution, recommendations on the For You Page (FYP), and overall performance. Understanding how TikTok categorizes your content can help you optimize reach and engagement. ## How TikTok Determines Video Categories TikTok does not publicly show the category of a video, but it analyzes multiple signals to classify your content: 1. **Video Content Analysis**\ TikTok uses AI to analyze visual elements, objects, scenes, and actions in your video. For example, workout movements may signal *Fitness & Health*, while gameplay footage may indicate *Games*. 2. **Audio and Speech Recognition**\ Spoken words, lyrics, and background music are analyzed. Singing or choreography often places a video under *Singing & Dancing*, while dialogue-based skits may fall into *Comedy* or *Drama*. 3. **Captions, Hashtags, and Text Overlays**\ Keywords in captions, hashtags, and on-screen text strongly influence classification. For instance, hashtags like `#skincare` or `#makeuptutorial` push content toward *Beauty Care*. 4. **User Interaction Signals**\ Early engagement plays a key role. If users who frequently watch sports-related content engage with your video, TikTok may classify it under *Sports*. 5. **Creator History**\ Your past content matters. If you consistently post tech reviews, new uploads are more likely to be categorized as *Technology*. ## Common TikTok Content Categories Below are some common categories TikTok may assign to videos: | Category ID | Name | | ----------- | ----------------- | | 100 | Anime & Comics | | 101 | Shows | | 102 | Beauty Care | | 103 | Games | | 104 | Comedy | | 105 | Daily Life | | 106 | Family | | 107 | Relationship | | 108 | Drama | | 109 | Outfit | | 110 | Lip Sync | | 111 | Food | | 112 | Sports | | 113 | Animals | | 114 | Society | | 115 | Cars | | 116 | Education | | 117 | Fitness & Health | | 118 | Technology | | 119 | Singing & Dancing | ## How to Identify a Video’s Category Although TikTok does not show the category directly, you can infer it by using the TikTok API with the **[Get Post Detail](https://docs.tikfly.io/api-reference/post/get-post-detail)** endpoint For example: ```bash theme={null} curl --request GET \ --url 'https://tiktok-api23.p.rapidapi.com/api/post/detail?videoId=7572198435487501598' \ --header 'x-rapidapi-key: ' ``` Response