- Voice comments allow you to record messages of up to 60 seconds, available to those over 18 years of age and with global rollout during the next month.
- Polls in comments offer up to five options and real-time results, now available worldwide.
- Carousels of up to nine photos will be rolled out gradually, while Live Photos can already be used globally.
TikTok's comments section is no longer just a place to leave random phrases. With over 1.700 billion messages shared every day, the platform has decided to radically transform this area of interaction, incorporating tools that allow users to talk, vote, and share images in much more dynamic ways. The goal is to make comments the true heart of the digital conversation, extending the lifespan of each post and creating new ways for users and creators to connect.
Among the most striking new features is the ability to leave voice comments of up to one minute, a function that brings the app's audio-based approach to video responses. But that's not all: integrated polls and expanded photo options complete a package of updates designed to offer more features to a constantly growing community. The company assures that the rollout will be gradual, although some of these tools are already available worldwide.
The sound reaches the TikTok comments
Music and audio effects have always been the heart of TikTok. Song snippets and viral clips set trends and spark entire conversations within the app. Now, that sonic essence is making the leap to comments with a feature that lets you record voice messages of up to 60 seconds. To use it, simply tap the microphone icon that appears in the comment box and start speaking. Once posted, anyone can play the audio with just a tap.
This tool, which will be rolled out globally next month , will initially be limited to accounts belonging to users over 18 years of age. According to the company, the goal is to make reactions more natural and expressive, allowing users to convey the tone, laughter, or emotion of the moment without having to type everything out. Furthermore, voice comments will be subject to the same community guidelines as all other content, with automatic transcription systems helping to detect potential violations.
Polls within the comments to help the community decide.
Another major new feature is the integration of polls directly into the comments section. Creators can post a question with up to five answer options and set the voting period. Followers will see the results update in real time, allowing them to instantly gauge community preferences without leaving the app.
This feature is now available to all users worldwide . With it, creators can ask their audience about the next topic to cover, what recipe to cook, or even what clothes they should wear in their next video. The underlying idea is that engagement doesn't end with the video itself, but continues in the comments, transforming that section into a useful tool for content planning and not just a space for spontaneous reactions.
More photos and movement in the replies
The visual aspect also receives a significant boost in this update. Until now, only one image per comment was allowed, but this change will enable users to post carousels with up to nine photos in a single message. This option makes it easier to share entire travel albums, compare options, or provide more visual context without flooding the conversation with multiple consecutive messages. Carousels will be rolled out gradually over the next month.
Alongside the carousel, TikTok has also added the ability to share Live Photos, images that capture a fleeting moment of movement before freezing. This feature is available directly from the phone's gallery for all users and is already live worldwide. The idea is to give visual responses a more vibrant and dynamic feel, similar to a GIF while maintaining the essence of a photograph.
With this package of new features, TikTok transforms comments into a much more interactive space . Users no longer just write; now they chat, vote, and share images as if they were in a messaging conversation. For creators, these tools represent an opportunity to connect better with their followers and understand their interests more directly. The platform thus reinforces the central role of its community, integrating features already common in other apps and adapting them to its own short-video ecosystem.
It remains to be seen how the community will respond to these changes. The new tools promise to make interaction more enjoyable, although they also pose challenges for moderating spoken content and managing images. For now, the company hasn't provided details on adoption metrics or changes to the recommendation algorithms, but it has confirmed that the rollout will be gradual and that all users will soon be able to enjoy these features on their devices.
