If you’ve seen an intriguing link in the comments of a TikTok video and want to find it again, there are a couple ways you can search for it. The easiest method is to use TikTok’s built-in comment search feature. Here’s how:
Search within the video’s comments
1. Open the TikTok app and go to the video that contained the comment with the link.
2. Tap on the comment icon (speech bubble symbol) to open the comments.
3. Tap on the search icon at the top right of the comments section.
4. Type in a keyword or phrase from the comment you’re looking for. This will search within that video’s comments only.
5. Scroll through the search results to try and find the comment.
6. Once you’ve found the comment, tap on it to open the full thread. The link should be there.
This method works if you remember which TikTok video the comment was on. The search feature allows you to quickly scan that video’s comments for the specific link.
Search all of a user’s comments
If you don’t remember which video the comment was on, but you know the username of the person who posted it, you can search through all of that user’s comments.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Go to the profile page of the user who posted the comment.
2. Tap on the comments number below their profile photo and username.
3. This will open up all the comments they’ve ever posted on TikTok.
4. Use the search bar at the top to search through their comments for keywords or phrases from the comment you’re looking for.
5. If you find the comment, tap to open the full thread and the link should be there.
Searching a user’s entire comment history takes more time, but can help track down a link if you don’t know which video it was on.
Use Google Search
If the TikTok comment searches aren’t working, you may need to turn to a wider search on Google.
Try searching Google for the username of the person who posted the comment plus keywords from the actual comment text.
For example, if the username was @fashiongirl and the comment said “This dress is so cute, get it here [link]”, you could search:
@fashiongirl “this dress is so cute” site:tiktok.com
This searches for that username, text snippet, and limits it to results from TikTok to help find the video the comment was on.
From there, you can go back to the TikTok app and search within that video’s comments for the link.
If you have no luck finding the comment again, you may need to reach out to the user directly and ask them to resend the link.
Bookmark interesting links
To avoid losing track of an intriguing link you see in a TikTok comment, take a moment to bookmark it when you first see it.
Both iOS and Android devices allow you to easily copy a link from the TikTok app:
- On iOS – Touch and hold the link to bring up an option to copy it
- On Android – Tap and hold the link to highlight it, then tap Copy link address
After copying the link, open your browser and bookmark the page to save it.
Other options include:
- Emailing the link to yourself so you have a record of it in your inbox
- Pasting it in a notes app like Google Keep or Apple Notes
- Sharing to a social bookmarking app like Pocket
Saving interesting links when you first see them can prevent frustrating searches later if you want to find them again.
Use a TikTok analytics site
If all else fails, you may be able to track down a lost link using a third-party TikTok analytics site.
Sites like SocialTracker and Popsters can index TikTok data and make it searchable. You may be able to find the video and comment again by searching for the username or keywords on one of these sites.
The downside is these services typically require a paid subscription for full access. But they can provide more powerful search capabilities for TikTok data.
Ask the community for help
Don’t underestimate the power of crowdsourcing if you just can’t find that link on your own.
Make a post in relevant TikTok fan groups and subreddits asking if anyone remembers seeing the comment you’re looking for. Provide all the context you can – username, video topic, comment text, etc.
Fellow TikTok users may have come across the same link and be able to point you back to the source. Having an active community helping look can greatly increase your chances of tracking down that lost link.
Searching for a single comment and link in TikTok’s ocean of videos and comments can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. But using TikTok’s built-in features, Google, bookmarks, analytics sites, and help from other users can make it possible to rediscover that useful or interesting link.
Key Takeaways
- Use TikTok’s in-app comment search to look through a specific video’s comments.
- Search a user’s entire comment history to try and find it again.
- Try creative Google searches using snippets of text and the username.
- Bookmark or save links immediately before losing them.
- Paid TikTok analytics sites provide powerful search capabilities.
- Asking the TikTok community for help finding a lost link can be effective.
