You can delete your comments from TikTok in seconds, either from your profile or directly from the video

Deleting a comment you posted on TikTok takes about 30 seconds. You have two routes: find the comment on your own profile and delete it there, or go to the video where you posted it and delete it from the comments section. Both methods remove the comment permanently — the person who posted the video will no longer see it, and other users cannot view it either.

You cannot delete comments that other people posted on your videos. If someone else's comment violates TikTok's rules or bothers you, you can report it or block that user instead. You also cannot delete comments on videos you no longer have access to, such as videos that have been deleted or made private by their original poster.

Key Takeaways

  • Delete your own comments by opening the video, finding your comment, and tapping the three-dot menu next to it, then selecting delete.
  • You can also delete comments from your profile by going to your activity or comments section and removing them from there.
  • Deleted comments disappear immediately for everyone — the video poster and other viewers will not see them anymore.
  • To remove unwanted comments from your own videos, report them or block the user who posted them, since you cannot delete other people's comments.

Delete a comment from the video page

Open TikTok and find the video where you left the comment. Scroll down to the comments section. Look for your own comment in the list — it will have your username and profile picture next to it.

Tap the three dots (the menu icon) that appear to the right of your comment. A small menu will pop up with several options. Select "Delete" from this menu. The comment will disappear immediately, and you will return to the comments section of the video.

Delete a comment from your profile

Open your TikTok profile by tapping the "Me" icon at the bottom right of the screen. Tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) in the top right corner of your profile, then select "Notifications" or look for an "Activity" or "Comments" section, depending on your version of TikTok.

In some versions, you can tap directly on the "Comments" tab on your profile to see all comments you have posted. Find the comment you want to delete, tap the three dots next to it, and select "Delete." The comment will be removed from both your profile and the original video.

What happens after you delete a comment

Once you delete a comment, it is gone for everyone. The video poster will not see it in their comments section, and other users scrolling through comments will not find it. If someone had already replied to your comment, their reply will remain visible but will appear disconnected, since the original comment it responded to no longer exists.

Deleted comments cannot be recovered. TikTok does not have an undo feature for comments, so make sure you want to remove it before you confirm the deletion.

Removing comments from your own videos

If you posted a video and want to delete comments that other people left on it, you cannot delete them directly. Instead, you can report the comment if it breaks TikTok's community guidelines — for example, if it contains hate speech, spam, or harassment. Tap the three dots next to the comment and select "Report."

You can also block the user who posted the comment. When you block someone, they cannot see your videos, comment on them, or message you. To block a user, tap the three dots next to their comment and select "Block user." This prevents them from commenting on your future videos as well.

Comments you cannot delete

You can only delete comments that you personally posted. If a video has been deleted or made private by the person who posted it, you may not be able to access or delete your comment on that video, since the video no longer appears in your feed or search results.

If you are trying to delete a comment but the delete option does not appear, check that you are logged into the account that posted the comment. Comments can only be deleted by the person who posted them or by TikTok moderators if the comment violates platform rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete a comment I posted on someone else's video?

Yes. You can delete any comment you posted, whether it is on a friend's video, a creator's video, or a stranger's video. The video poster will see that your comment has been removed, but they cannot stop you from deleting it.

Will the person who posted the video know I deleted my comment?

No. TikTok does not notify the video poster when you delete a comment. They will simply see that the comment is no longer there. If they had already read your comment, they will remember it, but they will not receive a notification about the deletion.

What if I want to edit a comment instead of deleting it?

TikTok does not have an edit feature for comments. If you want to change what you said, you must delete the original comment and post a new one with the corrected text.

Can I delete multiple comments at once?

No. You must delete comments one at a time. Open each comment, tap the three-dot menu, and select delete. There is no bulk delete option for comments on TikTok.

What should I do if someone else's comment on my video is offensive?

Report the comment by tapping the three dots next to it and selecting "Report." You can also block the user to prevent them from commenting on your future videos. If the comment breaks TikTok's community guidelines, the platform may remove it after reviewing your report.