TikTok Livestreams have become almost as popular as the other forms of content on the platform. However, viewers might find the constant stream of comments on the screen annoying when watching a stream.
When on TikTok, you may find yourself regularly tuning in to your favorite influencer’s live, or perhaps stumble across certain creators’ streams on your For You Page. Either way, if you’ve watched alive stream on TikTokbefore, you’ve probably noticed viewers’ live comments scrolling over the video.
If you’re finding that the screen is getting a little crowded and you want to make the viewing experience more comfortable, here’s how to hide those comments.
How to hide chat on TikTok Live
It might not seem obvious at first glance, but hiding the comments on TikTok Live is actually a super quick and easy process. Here’s how to do it:
This can make viewing live streams on TikTok a much more comfortable experience, as you’ll no longer have to worry about comments blocking important parts of the screen.
Another option is to tap onthe ‘Clear Display’ button.This button can be found by first clicking on the share icon in the lower-right portion of the screen. Then on the box that pops up, tap on ‘Clear Display’ to clear the chat.
If you don’t have this button or it’s not appearing for you, just try the other method to hide the comments.
If you want to learn more about how to use TikTok, you can check out our other guides includinghow to duet on TikTokandhow to Stitch on TikTok.
Georgina Smith was an Entertainment Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in viral, TikTok, YouTube and Twitch content. She also covered reality TV shows from Below Deck to Love Island.
