When you search for TikTok creators, some of the best opportunities may be accounts that are growing quickly but haven’t become obvious picks yet. The Rising stars filter surfaces them for you, so you can find creators on the rise and reach them early.
What are Rising stars?
Rising stars are TikTok creators showing exceptional recent growth. Rather than relying on a single number like follower count, Tiger Finder considers a range of growth signals across a creator's audience and content performance. Together, these give a clearer picture of which creators are gaining real traction.
To search for fast-growing creators:
Go to Discover.
Describe the type of creators you're looking for in the search bar, and apply any other filters you need.
Turn on Rising stars only.
Click Search with AI.
💡 Pro Tip: Combine Rising stars only with the Has email filter to find fast-growing creators who've listed a public email, so you can move straight from discovery to outreach.
Review your Rising star results
Matching creators appear with a green Rising star badge on their card. Results are sorted by Rising star score, from highest to lowest, so the fastest-growing matches sit at the top of your list.
Save Rising stars to your lists
When you find a creator you want to keep, click Save to add them to a list.
The Rising star badge remains visible after you save the creator, making it easier to spot your fast-growing picks when you return to your shortlist.
FAQs
How does Tiger Finder determine who is a Rising star?
How does Tiger Finder determine who is a Rising star?
Rising Star status is based on a creator's recent growth across multiple signals, including audience growth and content performance, not on follower count alone.
Does a creator need a minimum number of followers to be a Rising star?
Does a creator need a minimum number of followers to be a Rising star?
No. Creators of any audience size can qualify, because the status is based on recent growth rather than how large the account already is.
Can I use Rising stars only with other filters?
Can I use Rising stars only with other filters?
Yes. It works alongside your search prompt and other filters: your criteria define the type of creator you want, and Rising stars only narrows those results to the fastest-growing ones.
Why am I seeing only a few results?
Why am I seeing only a few results?
Rising stars only narrows your search to creators who both match your criteria and currently qualify as Rising Stars, so you may see fewer results than in a regular search.
If you get very few or no results, try broadening some of your other filters or simplifying your search prompt.
Can Rising star status change?
Can Rising star status change?
Yes. The status reflects recent growth and updates over time, so a creator who qualifies today may not always carry the badge, and new creators can earn it as their accounts grow.