How to Delete Comments on TikTok (One or All)
To delete a comment on TikTok, press and hold it and tap Delete; to delete several on your own video, press and hold one, choose to manage multiple comments, select up to 100 and tap Delete.

To delete a comment on TikTok, press and hold it and tap Delete; to delete several on your own video, press and hold one, choose to manage multiple comments, select up to 100 and tap Delete. To delete comments you’ve posted on other people’s videos, open Settings and privacy, then Activity center, then Comment history, press and hold a comment and tap Delete.
You can delete any comment on your own videos, and your own comments anywhere. This guide covers each case, the limits, and what to do instead when deleting isn’t enough. All comment tasks are covered in the TikTok comments guide. Sometimes the better move is to pin a comment on TikTok so a good reply sits above the bad one, and why you can’t see comments on TikTok explains comments that vanish on their own.
How Do You Delete a Comment on Your TikTok Video?
You delete a comment on your own video from its comment section. Listed below are the 4 steps.
- Open your video and tap the comment icon.
- Find the comment.
- Press and hold it until a menu appears.
- Tap Delete.
On a computer, hover over the comment, click the three dots next to it and choose Delete.
How Do You Delete Multiple Comments at Once?
To delete several comments on your video, use the option to manage multiple comments and select up to 100 at a time. Listed below are the 4 steps.
- Press and hold any comment on your video.
- Tap the option to manage multiple comments.
- Select the comments, up to 100.
- Tap Delete and confirm.
From the same screen you can also block the accounts that wrote them, which helps when many accounts pile on; see how to block someone on TikTok.
How Do You Delete Your Own Comments on Other Videos?
Your own comments anywhere on TikTok are listed in your comment history, where you can delete them. Go to Settings and privacy, then Activity center, then Comment history, press and hold a comment and tap Delete (TikTok Help Center). You can also open the video, find your comment, press and hold it and tap Delete.
Can You Delete All Your TikTok Comments at Once?
TikTok has no single button to delete every comment you’ve ever posted; delete them from your comment history in batches. On your own videos, bulk selection handles up to 100 at a time. Deleting your account is the only way to remove everything at once.
Can You Delete Someone Else’s Comment on Their Video?
No, you can only delete comments on your own videos and comments you wrote yourself. If a comment on someone else’s video breaks TikTok’s rules, report it: press and hold it and tap Report.
What Can You Do Instead of Deleting Comments?
When the same kind of comment keeps coming back, filters and settings work better than deleting one by one. The table compares the options (TikTok Help Center).
| Option | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Delete | Removes one comment permanently | A single bad comment |
| Filter keywords | Hides comments containing words you choose until you approve them | Recurring words or spam |
| Filter unwanted comments | Hides comments TikTok judges spam or offensive | A general safety net |
| Limit who can comment | Allows only certain people to comment | Videos attracting abuse |
| Turn off comments | Stops all new comments on a video | Sensitive posts |
Setting these up is covered in how to limit, filter and hide comments on TikTok.
Does Someone Know If You Delete Their Comment?
No, TikTok doesn’t notify someone when their comment is deleted. They’d only notice if they went back to the video and looked for it.
How to Keep a Record of Comments Before Deleting Them
If you might need a comment later, for example as evidence of harassment, screenshot or export it before deleting. apidojo’s TikTok Comments Scraper on Apify exports every comment on a public video, with its text, time and the commenter’s username, as a spreadsheet (Apify). It costs $0.30 per 1,000 comments, and the video needs at least 10 comments. The method is in how to scrape TikTok comments and replies.
Questions people ask
Why can't I delete a comment on TikTok?
You can only delete comments on your own videos or comments you wrote; otherwise report it.
Can you undo deleting a comment?
No, deleted comments can't be restored.
Does deleting a comment remove its replies?
Yes, replies under a deleted comment are removed with it.
Can you edit a comment instead of deleting it?
No, TikTok doesn't allow editing comments; delete it and post a new one.