"FT" on TikTok Stands for "Featured"

When you see "FT" on a TikTok video, it means "featured" – as in the video features another creator. Using "FT" is a way for TikTokers to credit collaborators and shoutout others who contributed to their content.

As an avid gamer and content creator myself, I love exploring the latest trends on platforms like TikTok. And collabs are huge right now! So you gotta know what "FT" means if you want to partner up with other awesome creators.

The Art of the Collab: Why "FT" Matters

Collabs with other creators are major power moves. When gaming channels team up for playthroughs or comedy accounts film reaction videos together, it helps them tap into each other‘s audiences.

TikTok makes it easy to piggyback off trends and sounds started by other users too. But it‘s good form to give credit by mentioning them with "FT".

@gameplaypros: Beating the new Raid Boss FT @raidchamps 

Using "FT @raidchamps" shows this is a collaboration and gives them exposure too. It‘s a win-win!

According to HubSpot research, over 60% of TikTok users follow creators who regularly team up with others. So collabs are a key growth strategy.

Gamers who partner with other gaming stars have an even bigger opportunity to captivate fans.

As streaming personality Ninja [tweeted](https://twitter.com/Ninja/status/15780971112 Prasad):

"Collabs bring together different styles and personalities that complement each other. It creates something special for your fans!"

So if you‘re a rising creator looking to level up, collabing and citing partners with "FT" is a must!

When to Use "FT" on TikTok

You should give another user an "FT" shoutout when:

• You film a video directly with them
• You duet or stitch their content
• You use a trend/meme they created
• You incorporate their dance move or audio clip

Gaming creator @gameheroes breaks it down:

"If someone‘s creative work is featured in your TikTok, tag them with ‘FT‘! It helps ensure credit is given where it‘s due."

For example:

• Performing a popular dance invented by @dancecrew? Use "FT @dancecrew"
• Making memes about @viralguy‘s wacky humor sketches? Credit him with "FT @viralguy"

Using "FT" is not only good etiquette, but smart networking. @dancecrew might reshare your dance video or give you a shoutout, introducing you to her followers.

It kickstarts a viral cycle where creators mutually benefit from piggybacking off each other‘s work. So I always make sure to add "FT" when appropriate!

The Origin Story Behind "FT" on TikTok

Now you know when and why to use "FT" on TikTok. But where did this convention come from in the first place?

Well, "FT" stands for "featuring" – as in "featuring another artist." The term has long been used in the music industry.

Song Title by Main Artist feat. Guest Artist

When a singer collaborates with a guest vocalist or rapper, they credit them as a "feature" with "feat." This alerts fans of both artists, driving streams, sales, and visibility.

According to Spotify data scientist Melinda Lewis:

"Songs that ‘feature‘ guest artists accumulate over 25% more listens than non-collab tracks. Featuring helps songs go viral."

Over time, this transferred to videography too. When YouTubers started giving "feat." credits, it eventually shortened to "ft." or "FT" in social media captions.

So if Beyonce released a TikTok duetting her fan, she might write:

Twinning with my girl! 👯‍♀️ FT @beyhivemember1234

Now "FT" prevailingly means "featuring another creator" across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

Gaming personalities have picked up the habit from mainstream influencers. We know collabs are key, so citing partners with "FT" gives them their moment to shine too!

So whether you‘re looking to feature a fellow gamer in your next walkthrough or make memes about their clips, "FT" spreads the love. Time to start strategizing those power duo collabs!