To filter comments on TikTok, tap Profile, open the Menu, choose Settings and privacy, then Privacy and Comments. Under Comment filters, switch on Filter unwanted comments, filter specific keywords, or use Creator Care Mode. Anything filtered stays hidden until you approve it, so nothing gets lost.
Which filter you need depends on what's going wrong. A few spam comments call for something lighter than a pile-on, and TikTok gives you options for both. Every one of them works the same basic way: the comment gets held back, and you decide whether it goes live.
Where the comment filters live
- Tap Profile at the bottom, then tap the Menu button at the top.
- Select Settings and privacy, then tap Privacy, then tap Comments.
- Look below the Comment filters heading. That's where every filter sits.
Four filters and who each one suits
| Filter | What it holds back | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Filter unwanted comments | Recent comments that may be offensive or spam | Most people, as a sensible starting point |
| Filter keywords in comments | Any comment containing words you choose | Specific words or names you're sick of seeing |
| Creator Care Mode | Inappropriate, offensive or profane comments, plus ones previously reported, deleted or disliked | Creators with a busy comment section |
| Filter all comments | Every comment on your videos | A post that's gone sideways and needs a full pause |
Filter all comments isn't available to everyone yet, so don't worry if you can't see it. The other filters still cover most situations.
Building your own keyword list
- In the same Comments menu, tap Filter keywords in comments.
- Turn on Filter specific keywords.
- Tap Add keywords and enter the words you want filtered.
Think about misspellings and nicknames people use to get around filters, and add those too. Any comment containing one of your keywords waits for your approval before anyone sees it.
Approving or deleting what got caught
Filters hide comments, they don't bin them. To go through the held comments, tap Review filtered comments in the Comments menu. Under each one you'll see Approve or Delete. Approve sends it live, Delete gets rid of it. For clearing out comments that already slipped through, our guide to deleting TikTok comments one at a time or in bulk has the steps.
Limiting who can comment at all
Filtering works on what people say. You can also control who gets to say it. TikTok's help centre lists three choices:
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- Everyone, which is only for public accounts.
- Followers, which is only for private accounts.
- Friends, meaning followers you follow back.
You can also switch Allow comments off for a single post, either on the Post screen before you publish or from that post's Privacy settings afterwards. If you're under 18, check TikTok's separate privacy and safety settings for younger users too. Going live soon? Comments work differently there, and this guide to hiding or filtering TikTok LIVE chat covers it.
My advice on picking a filter
Start with Filter unwanted comments, because it catches the obvious spam and nastiness without any setup. Add a keyword list for anything specific that keeps coming back. Only reach for Creator Care Mode or Filter all comments when your comments are busy enough that you can't keep up, and check Review filtered comments often so decent comments don't sit waiting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I turn comments off on just one video?
Yes. On the Post screen tap More options and switch Allow comments off, or for an existing post tap More options, then Privacy settings, then switch Allow comments off.
