You can delete your own comments in three taps, but deleted comments stay visible to the person who posted the video for 30 days
When you delete a comment on TikTok, it disappears from your profile and from the public view of the video. But the creator of the video can still see it in their comment section for about 30 days — TikTok shows deleted comments to creators as a way to help them moderate their content. If you want a comment gone completely and when ready, deletion is not the tool for that. If you just want it off your own profile and out of public sight, deletion works right away.
The process is the same whether you are on iPhone, Android, or a computer. You do not need to go into settings or find a special menu. You just need to find the comment and hold down on it.
Key Takeaways
- Tap and hold on your comment, then tap "Delete" — the comment disappears from public view when ready.
- The video creator can still see your deleted comment in their creator tools for about 30 days.
- You can only delete comments you wrote yourself; you cannot delete other people's comments on your own videos from the mobile app, only from a computer.
- If someone else posted a comment on your video that you want removed, you have to delete it from the creator tools on a web browser, not the TikTok app.
How to delete a comment you wrote
Open the TikTok app and go to the video where you left the comment. Scroll down to find your comment in the comment section. Your username will appear next to it, and you may see a small badge or highlight that marks it as yours.
Press and hold on your comment with your finger. A menu will pop up with options. Tap "Delete" — it is usually the bottom option in the menu. The comment will disappear from the video when ready. You will not see a confirmation screen; it just vanishes.
If you are on a computer, right-click on your comment instead of holding down. The same menu appears, and you can click "Delete" from there.
Why the creator still sees deleted comments
TikTok keeps deleted comments visible to the video creator for about 30 days so they can see what was said on their content, even if you remove it. This is a moderation feature — creators use it to spot patterns of spam, harassment, or unwanted behavior, even after someone deletes the comment.
If you are worried about something you said, know that the creator has already seen it. Deleting it removes it from public view and from your own profile, but it does not erase it from their records during that 30-day window. After 30 days, TikTok removes it from the creator's view as well.
Deleting comments on your own videos
If someone else posted a comment on one of your videos and you want to remove it, the process depends on what device you are using. On the TikTok mobile app, you can only hide comments or report them — you cannot fully delete them.
To hide a comment on your own video, open the video, find the comment, tap and hold on it, and select "Hide comment." The comment will no longer be visible to other people, but the person who wrote it will still see it on their own profile.
If you want to permanently delete a comment on your video, you need to use a web browser. Go to TikTok.com, log in, open your video, find the comment, and click the three-dot menu next to it. Select "Delete" from there. This removes the comment entirely.
The difference between deleting and hiding
Deleting a comment removes it completely — other people cannot see it, and it does not show up on the video. Hiding a comment keeps it in the system but makes it invisible to everyone except the person who wrote it and you (the creator). Hiding is useful if you want to clean up your comment section without permanently removing something.
If someone wrote a comment that violates TikTok's rules, you can also report it instead of just deleting or hiding it. Reporting sends it to TikTok's moderation team, who will review it and may take action against the commenter if it breaks the platform's guidelines.
What to do if you cannot find your comment
Sometimes a comment disappears on its own. This usually happens because TikTok's automated systems flagged it as spam or a violation, or because the video creator deleted it. If you cannot find a comment you know you left, check your profile to see if it is still there — go to your profile, tap "Comments," and scroll through the list.
If your comment is not on your profile but you remember posting it, TikTok may have removed it. This does not mean you did anything wrong; sometimes the platform's filters catch comments by mistake. If you believe your comment was removed in error, you can report the issue to TikTok through the app's help center, but there is no way to restore it yourself.
Privacy and what creators know about you
When you comment on a video, the creator can see your username, profile picture, and any links you include in the comment. They can also see when you posted it and how many likes it received. If you delete the comment, they lose the public record of it, but they can still see it in their moderation tools for 30 days.
If you are concerned about a comment you left, deleting it is a good first step — it removes it from public view and from your own profile history. But understand that the creator has already seen it, and they may have taken a screenshot or noted what you said. Deletion is about managing your public presence, not about erasing something from someone's memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the person who posted the video get a notification when I delete my comment?
No, TikTok does not send a notification when you delete a comment. The creator will only know if they happen to look at their comment section and notice it is gone. They can see it in their moderation tools, but they are not alerted that you deleted it.
Can I delete a comment if the video has been deleted?
No, once a video is deleted, you cannot access the comments on it anymore. If you left a comment on a video that the creator later removed, that comment is gone from your profile as well. You do not need to do anything — it disappears automatically when the video is deleted.
What happens if I delete a comment that has replies?
When you delete a comment, all replies to it are deleted as well. The people who replied will see that the original comment is gone, and their replies will no longer be visible on the video. This is different from hiding, which keeps the replies visible to the original commenter.
Can I 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 have to delete the original comment and post a new one. This means the new comment will appear at the bottom of the comment section with a new timestamp, not in the same place as the old one.
If I delete a comment, does it affect my account or get me in trouble?
No, deleting your own comments does not affect your account or violate any TikTok rules. You can delete as many of your own comments as you want without any penalty. Deleting comments is a normal part of managing your profile.