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How to Turn Off TikTok Comments on Live

How to Turn Off TikTok Comments on Live

TikTok live comments can cover the video. You cannot switch comments off in settings — instead, swipe the live itself to slide the whole comment panel away.

✅ Tested on
  • SystemAndroid
  • AppTikTok
  • Also works oniPhone (TikTok looks the same on iOS)
  • Last verifiedOctober 29, 2026

Every screenshot below is taken from the actual recording on this device — no stock images.

Steps

Tap LIVE at the top left

Open TikTok and tap LIVE at the top left of the feed to browse live streams.

Tap LIVE at the top left

Join a live

Tap a live to join it. Comments from viewers run along the bottom of the screen.

Join a live

Swipe right on the live

To hide the comments, swipe right across the live video itself. The comment panel slides away with the swipe.

Swipe right on the live

Check the comments are gone

Only the live itself remains — no comment feed and no comment bar at the bottom. That is the proof the comments are hidden.

Check the comments are gone

Swipe left to bring comments back

Swipe left across the video and the comment feed and comment bar return, so you can toggle the view any time.

Swipe left to bring comments back

Good to know

  1. This hides comments only on your screen; other viewers still see them, and the host is unaffected.
  2. Swiping left restores the feed instantly, so this is a viewing preference, not a moderation action.
  3. The video also suggests checking the Play Store for TikTok updates first, so the gestures behave as shown.

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