How to get rid of comments on TikTok Live
If you’re broadcasting live on TikTok and want to turn off comments, you can do the following:
- Open the TikTok app on your device
- Tap the + icon at the bottom of the screen
- Select LIVE to start a live broadcast
- Choose an image and title for your live broadcast
- Press GO LIVE to start broadcasting.
- Tap the three dots in the bottom right
- Tap «Turn off comments» to disable live comments
Once you’ve completed these steps, comments will be completely disabled during TikTok Live, giving you a more positive and focused broadcast without distractions.
Note: You can also allow only certain users to comment during your live broadcast by adding them under “Who can comment” in your settings.
How to turn off comments during a TikTok Live
If you’ve already started a live stream on TikTok and want to turn off comments, that’s also possible. Moderating comments in real time can be challenging, especially without help. Disabling comments is a quick fix that can give you peace of mind.
Follow these steps to remove comments while live:
- In the live broadcast, tap the three dots
- Tap Settings
- Go to Privacy and enable the option to turn off comments
Just like before the broadcast, you can also limit who can comment by selecting specific users.
How to hide comments when watching a TikTok Live
You can also hide comments while watching someone else’s TikTok Live. By default, you’ll see comments if the host has enabled them. However, the rapid flow of comments can be distracting for some.
Here are three methods for hiding comments as a viewer. Try the one that works best for you:
Method 1
You can temporarily hide the comments field by tapping the Remove View button, which you can find after tapping the Share icon at the bottom of the screen.
Method 2
An even easier way is to swipe right . This will immediately hide the comments. To show them again, just swipe left.
Method 3
Finally, you can press and hold the screen while the comments are showing, then tap Clear View . This will remove all comments instantly.
Conclusion
The comments section on TikTok Live can be a great way to communicate with your viewers, but it can also lead to some awkward situations. If you prefer to avoid the noise or don’t want to deal with comments, fortunately, there are several ways to disable or hide them – both as a host and as a viewer. You no longer have to worry about unwanted comments during live broadcasts on TikTok.
