How do you see other peoples comments on TikTok?

TikTok is a popular short-form video sharing platform that has exploded in popularity in recent years. Users can create, edit, and share 15-60 second videos on any topic. TikTok has a highly interactive commenting system that allows users to engage with the content they are viewing.

One of the key features that sets TikTok apart is the ability to enable commenting on videos. Commenting allows users to interact directly with video creators as well as other viewers. Comments appear directly below each video and tapping on them expands the thread to view all replies. Commenting helps fuel engagement and viral sharing on the platform.

TikTok provides content creators robust analytics and controls around commenting. There are several ways to view, filter, and manage comments on your own and others’ videos, which will be covered throughout this article.

Viewing Comments on Your Own Videos

To see the comments left on your own TikTok videos:

1. Go to your TikTok profile and tap on the video you want to view comments for.
2. Tap the comment bubble icon at the bottom of the video.
3. This will open up the comments section where you can scroll through all the comments left on that video.

You can also tap on a specific comment to reply to it, delete it, or report it. TikTok will show the most recent comments first by default.

To view your full comment history:

1. Go to your profile and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
2. Select “Settings and privacy” from the menu.
3. Tap on “Content & Display”.
4. Under the Comment History section, tap on “Comment History” to see all comments you’ve made.

You can use the filters to view comments you’ve made over different time periods. This lets you quickly scroll through and manage your past comments. (Source)

Viewing Comments on Someone Else’s Video

To view the comments on someone else’s video on TikTok:

1. Open the video you want to see comments for. This can be done by tapping on a video in your feed or searching for a specific video.
2. Tap the comments icon at the bottom of the video. This looks like a chat bubble and shows the number of comments.
3. You will now see all the comments left by other users on that video. You can scroll down to view more comments.

The comments are displayed in chronological order, with the newest comments at the top. You can tap on a specific comment to reply to it or like it. Liked comments will float to the top.

Keep in mind that the video creator can delete or hide comments, so you may not see all the comments originally left on a video.

Filtering Comments

TikTok allows you to filter the comments on your videos in several ways so you can control the type of comments you see. When viewing the comments on your own video, tap the filter icon in the upper right corner. This will bring up the filtering options:

• Newest – This shows the most recent comments first.
• Top – This surfaces the comments with the most likes.
• Oldest – View comments in the order they were posted.

You can also filter by managed accounts to only see comments from users you approve. Or select “Keywords” to filter comments containing specific words or phrases.

Filtering comments allows creators to showcase the most relevant or positive feedback. According to TikTok: “Filters allow you to easily find comments you want to focus on, helping streamline your response time and engagement with commenters.”

Replying to Comments

If you want to respond directly to a comment left on one of your TikTok videos, you can tap the reply icon next to the comment to respond. This will open up a text field where you can type your reply. Your response will be posted below the original comment in a threaded format, allowing viewers to see the back and forth conversation.

To reply to a comment:

1. Open the TikTok video that has the comment you want to reply to.
2. Tap on the comment icon to open the comments.
3. Find the specific comment and tap the reply icon (it looks like a curved arrow) to the right of the username.
4. A text field will open up – type your reply here.
5. Once finished, tap ‘Post’ to publish your response.

Your reply will now be visible threaded under the original comment. Others who view the video can see the back and forth conversation between you and the original commenter. Replying to comments is a great way to engage with your audience and give them a response if they have questions or feedback.

You can delete your comment replies at any time by tapping on the three dots next to your reply and selecting ‘Delete’.

Turning Off Comments

If you want to disable comments on your TikTok videos entirely, you can do so through your privacy settings. Here are the steps:

1. Open the TikTok app and go to your profile page.

2. Tap the three-dot menu button in the top-right corner and select “Settings and privacy.”

3. Go to the “Privacy” section.

4. Toggle off the “Allow others to comment on my videos” option.

This will completely disable comments across your TikTok account. Existing comments will remain on old videos, but no one will be able to leave new comments going forward on any of your videos. You can toggle comments back on at any time through the same settings.

According to Mashable, “When the setting is toggled off, commenting is turned off across the board for your account. No one will be able to comment on any of your videos old or new.” (Source)

Deleting Comments

Creators have the ability to delete comments on their own videos. This allows creators to remove inappropriate, offensive, or spam comments. According to TikTok’s Help Center, to delete a comment on your own video:

1. In the TikTok app, tap the Comments button on the side of the video.
2. Tap the Filters button at the top.
3. Select the comments you want to delete.
4. Tap Delete.

Deleted comments are permanently removed and cannot be recovered. Other users will not be able to see deleted comments. This gives creators control over the conversation on their videos (TikTok Help Center).

Additionally, creators can turn off comments on their videos completely if they wish. This will prevent any new comments from being posted. Existing comments will remain unless individually deleted by the creator (Reddit r/Tiktokhelp).

Reporting Comments

If you see an inappropriate or abusive comment that violates TikTok’s community guidelines, you can report it to have it reviewed and potentially removed. To report a comment:

1. Tap on the comment to open up the options menu.

2. Select “Report” and choose a reason for reporting the comment such as “Hate speech or symbols”, “Harassment or bullying”, etc.

3. Tap “Submit” to send the report to TikTok for review.

Reporting a comment is anonymous. The user who posted the comment will not know who reported them. Flagging inappropriate comments helps keep the TikTok community safe and positive. You can report multiple comments on a video if needed.

TikTok has a team that reviews all reported content and takes action if the comment violates their policies. Getting abusive comments removed helps foster more meaningful engagement between creators and viewers.

Comment Moderation

TikTok has automatic comment moderation tools to detect and filter out spam, harassment, bullying, and other inappropriate comments. The platform uses machine learning and natural language processing to identify comments that violate its Community Guidelines. These automated systems aim to foster a positive environment and meaningful engagement on the platform.

In addition to automatic filters, TikTok also relies on user reporting and human content moderators to review comments and remove policy-violating content. Moderators are able to delete individual comments or disable commenting on a video altogether if needed. According to TikTok, over 16 million inappropriate comments were removed in the first quarter of 2022 as a result of these efforts.

While TikTok’s moderation has improved, some users complain it is still overly aggressive in blocking non-offensive comments. There are concerns the filters are too broad and end up restricting genuine discussions. However, TikTok says it is constantly working to refine its systems and processes to better detect abusive comments while enabling more constructive conversations.

Conclusion

In summary, there are several key ways to view comments on TikTok:

• View comments on your own videos by tapping the Comments button on the side of your video.
• View comments on someone else’s video by navigating to their profile and tapping on one of their videos, then tapping the Comments button.
• Filter comments by keywords or usernames using the Filters button at the top of the comments section.
• Reply to comments by tapping the Reply button under any comment.
• Turn off comments for your own videos in your Settings.
• Delete inappropriate or unwanted comments on your own videos.
• Report abusive, spam, or policy-violating comments.
• Use comment moderation tools if you have a Creator account.

TikTok provides powerful tools for viewing, filtering, managing, and moderating comments so you can control the commenting experience.