(TikTok Tests Dislike Button for Comments)

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15 – TikTok is testing a dislike button for comments. This new feature aims to help users manage unwanted content. The test is limited to some users now. TikTok may expand it later.

The dislike button appears next to the heart icon on comments. Users can tap it to mark comments they dislike. The dislike count stays private. Only the person who disliked sees the number. Others cannot view it.

TikTok wants this tool to improve comment quality. Users can flag irrelevant or harmful remarks easily. The company believes this gives people more control. TikTok will use feedback to refine the feature.

The test resembles YouTube’s dislike option. But TikTok’s version focuses on comments only. The counts remain hidden publicly. This prevents group targeting.

TikTok already allows comment reporting. The dislike button adds another layer. It helps identify problematic content faster. The platform faces ongoing pressure to curb online abuse. This test addresses those concerns.

Engineers are monitoring user reactions. They will track engagement patterns. Data will decide if the button rolls out widely. TikTok regularly experiments with safety tools. This trial is part of those efforts.

(TikTok Tests Dislike Button for Comments)

The company has not confirmed a global release date. Decisions depend on test results. TikTok prioritizes community safety. User input shapes such updates.