Using "automatic likes" on TikTok—typically referring to bot-driven services or software that automatically generates engagement—is a controversial topic with significant risks and potential benefits for visibility.
To understand why automatic likes are a gamble, you must understand TikTok’s legendary For You Page (FYP) algorithm. TikTok does not primarily rank videos by total likes. It ranks them by engagement rate and watch time.
Yes, but they are not "bots." There is a massive difference between automation and automatic.
When (if ever) it might be useful