TikTok Tests 'Footnotes' Feature for Community Contributions in the U.S.; Users Must Be 18 or Older and Apply Today

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 03:48 PM

TikTok is testing a new feature called 'Footnotes,' which is similar to Community Notes, aimed at providing additional context to videos. This feature is currently being rolled out to users in the U.S. and will allow them to apply as contributors, provided they are over 18, have been on the platform for more than six months, and have adhered to community guidelines without violations in the past six months. The introduction of Footnotes is part of TikTok's strategy to enhance user engagement and content quality by surfacing reviews in the comments tab, a move that positions it as a competitor to Google Maps.

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Frank Luntz

@FrankLuntz

U.S. users can apply to become Footnotes contributors starting today, as long as they meet TikTok’s requirements, including that they must have been on TikTok for more than 6 months, must be 18 or older, and can’t have violated any community guidelines in the previous 6 months. https://t.co/hewHe7KGgN

The Verge

@verge

TikTok is getting its own version of community notes https://t.co/UlrZZ4yRXH