How to Limit, Filter and Hide Comments on TikTok
To limit who can comment on TikTok, go to Settings and privacy, then Privacy, then Comments, and choose who's allowed; to hide specific comments, switch on the comment filters in the same menu.
To limit who can comment on TikTok, go to Settings and privacy, then Privacy, then Comments, and choose who’s allowed; to hide specific comments, switch on the comment filters in the same menu. Filters hold matching comments for your approval instead of deleting them. During a LIVE, use the LIVE settings to filter keywords, turn off comments or assign moderators.
Limiting and filtering stop problems before they appear, which beats deleting comments one by one. This guide covers each control for videos and LIVE, and when to use which. All comment tasks are covered in the TikTok comments guide.
How Do You Limit Who Can Comment on TikTok?
You limit comments for all your videos in your privacy settings, or for one video from that video’s settings. Listed below are the 5 steps for all videos (TikTok Help Center).
- Tap Profile, then the menu (three lines).
- Tap Settings and privacy.
- Tap Privacy, then Comments.
- Choose who can comment.
- Leave the menu; the setting saves automatically.
For a single video, tap the three dots on it, open its privacy settings and change the comment option there.
How Do TikTok Comment Filters Work?
TikTok has 3 filters, and each hides comments until you approve or delete them. The table compares them (TikTok Help Center).
| Filter | Hides | Use it when |
|---|---|---|
| Filter all comments | Every comment, until you approve it | A video draws heavy abuse or you’re under attack |
| Filter unwanted comments | Comments TikTok judges spam or offensive | You want a general safety net |
| Filter keywords | Comments containing words you add | The same insults, spam phrases or spoilers keep appearing |
TikTok introduced Filter all comments so creators can choose which comments appear before they go live (TechCrunch).
How Do You Add Keyword Filters to TikTok Comments?
Open Settings and privacy, then Privacy, then Comments, switch on Filter keywords, and add the words or phrases to hide. Add common misspellings and the emoji people use in place of words, because filters match what you type. Review the hidden comments in the same menu now and then: filters can catch harmless comments too.
How Do You Review Filtered Comments?
Filtered comments wait in your comment settings, where you tap Approve to publish one or Delete to remove it. The commenter isn’t told their comment was filtered. Missing comments seen from the commenter’s side are explained in why can’t I see comments on TikTok.
How Do You Hide or Turn Off Comments on TikTok LIVE?
On LIVE, open the LIVE settings before or during the stream to filter keywords, limit or turn off comments, and add moderators who can mute viewers. Listed below are the 4 LIVE controls.
- Keyword filters hide chat messages with words you choose.
- Turn off comments stops all chat for the stream.
- Moderators can mute viewers and manage the chat for you.
- Mute a viewer by tapping their name in the chat.
Pinning a message to the top of the LIVE chat is covered in how to pin a comment on TikTok.
Should You Filter, Limit or Turn Off Comments?
Filter when a few comments are the problem, limit when strangers are the problem, and turn comments off only when the conversation can’t be managed. Comments help a video’s reach and tell you what viewers think, so the lightest control that works is usually the best. Removing the people behind abuse is covered in how to block someone on TikTok.
Questions people ask
Does turning off comments hurt a TikTok video?
Comments are one engagement signal among many; turning them off removes that signal and the conversation.
Can people see comments you've filtered?
No, filtered comments are hidden until you approve them; the commenter can still see their own.
Can you limit comments to followers only?
Yes, choose the follower or friends option in the Comments settings, where offered for your account.
Do filters apply to old comments?
Filters act on new comments; delete old ones you don't want.