I didn't even think this could be controversial before reading the comments. I always assume what I post on social media is public.

Do others have different assumptions? Why would people get angry at a random person collecting data they published?

Yes, I did receive some backlash, which is understandable. However, this is a very useful tool for content creators to find out what's trending on TikTok. It is also used by brands to analyze market sentiment about them.

I can't share the specifics, but i can explain the methodology in private. My contacts are on the website.