In less than 60 seconds, you will learn exactly how to turn off comments for both individual videos and your entire profile, including the specific privacy toggle that prevents even your friends from commenting on your content.
To disable all comments, go to Profile > Settings and Privacy > Privacy > Comments and set “Who can comment on your videos” to No one. To disable comments for a single post, tap the three dots on that video, select Privacy settings, and toggle Allow comments to off.
How to Disable Comments for All Videos
This method applies a global setting to your account, ensuring that no one can leave new comments on any of your existing or future posts.
- Tap Profile in the bottom right corner.
- Tap the three-line menu icon in the top right.
- Select Settings and Privacy.
- Tap Privacy and then select Comments.
- Under the Who can comment on your videos section, select No one.
How to Turn Off Comments for a Specific Video
If you want to keep comments open on your profile but close them for one particular post, follow these steps:
- Open the specific video you want to manage.
- Tap the three dots (…) or the Share arrow on the right side.
- Scroll through the bottom options and tap Privacy settings.
- Toggle the Allow comments switch to the left (it will turn grey).
Important Limitation (Most Users Miss This)
Disabling comments is not retroactive for notifications. While the comment section will disappear from the video immediately, any activity that occurred before you changed the setting will still appear in your inbox. Crucially, TikTok LIVE comments are controlled separately during a live broadcast and are not affected by your video comment privacy settings. You must manage live interactions through the LIVE moderation panel while broadcasting.
What This Setting Does NOT Control
- Direct Messages: Users can still message you unless you change your DM privacy settings separately.
- Duets and Stitches: Disabling comments does not stop people from Dueting your video to share their reaction.
- Existing Comments: If you disable comments on an old video, previous comments are hidden but not deleted; they reappear if you turn the setting back on.
- Mentions: Other users can still tag or mention your @username in their own comment sections.
Quick Decision Guide
- Use “No one” if you want a completely private experience with no public interaction.
- Use “Friends” (people you follow back) if you want to keep the conversation limited to your trusted circle.
- Use Individual Toggle if a specific video is receiving unwanted attention but you want your other posts to remain interactive.
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Final Summary: You can disable comments globally via the Privacy menu or per video via the individual post’s Privacy Settings. Both actions take effect instantly in the 2026 UI.
📅 Accuracy Check: Verified for January 2026. This article reflects the current TikTok UI and behavior.
TopQLearn Editorial Team
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