{"id":249,"date":"2025-04-17T18:24:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T18:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/?p=249"},"modified":"2025-04-17T18:24:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T18:24:41","slug":"tiktok-is-introducing-a-new-feature-called-footnotes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/tiktok-is-introducing-a-new-feature-called-footnotes\/","title":{"rendered":"\u200bTikTok Is Introducing A New Feature Called Footnotes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/tiktok-is-introducing-a-new-feature-called-footnotes\/#%E2%80%8BTikTok_Is_Introducing_A_New_Feature_Called_Footnotes\" title=\"\u200bTikTok Is Introducing A New Feature Called Footnotes\">\u200bTikTok Is Introducing A New Feature Called Footnotes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/tiktok-is-introducing-a-new-feature-called-footnotes\/#%F0%9F%A7%A0_What_Are_TikTok_Footnotes\" title=\"\ud83e\udde0 What Are TikTok Footnotes?\">\ud83e\udde0 What Are TikTok Footnotes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/tiktok-is-introducing-a-new-feature-called-footnotes\/#%E2%9C%85_Who_Can_Contribute\" title=\"\u2705 Who Can Contribute?\">\u2705 Who Can Contribute?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/tiktok-is-introducing-a-new-feature-called-footnotes\/#%F0%9F%94%8D_How_Does_It_Work\" title=\"\ud83d\udd0d How Does It Work?\">\ud83d\udd0d How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/tiktok-is-introducing-a-new-feature-called-footnotes\/#%F0%9F%9B%A1%EF%B8%8F_Fact-Checking_Support\" title=\"\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Fact-Checking Support\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Fact-Checking Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tiksnap.net\/blogs\/tiktok-is-introducing-a-new-feature-called-footnotes\/#%F0%9F%93%88_Why_It_Matters\" title=\"\ud83d\udcc8 Why It Matters\">\ud83d\udcc8 Why It Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"126\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8BTikTok_Is_Introducing_A_New_Feature_Called_Footnotes\"><\/span>\u200bTikTok Is Introducing A New Feature Called Footnotes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"126\"><strong>\u200b<\/strong><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong>TikTok<\/strong> new feature is called <strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"56\">Footnotes<\/strong><span data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"56\">.<\/span> Designed to provide additional context to videos through community contributions, similar to X&#8217;s (formerly Twitter) Community Notes.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This initiative aims to enhance content reliability and combat misinformation on the platform.<\/span>\u200b<span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/649828\/tiktok-footnotes-community-notes-us-test?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">The Verge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"166\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A0_What_Are_TikTok_Footnotes\"><\/span>\ud83e\udde0 What Are TikTok Footnotes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"287\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Footnotes allow eligible users to add contextual information to TikTok videos, helping viewers better understand the content.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This feature is currently being tested in the U.S. and is part of TikTok&#8217;s efforts to promote transparency and accuracy.<\/span>\u200b<span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/649828\/tiktok-footnotes-community-notes-us-test?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">The Verge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"319\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_Who_Can_Contribute\"><\/span>\u2705 Who Can Contribute?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"402\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To participate in adding Footnotes, users must meet the following criteria:<\/span>\u200b<span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/649828\/tiktok-footnotes-community-notes-us-test?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">The Verge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"571\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"443\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"443\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Be at least 18 years old<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"483\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"483\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Have an active TikTok account for over six months<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"571\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"571\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Have no recent violations of TikTok&#8217;s Community Guidelines<\/span>\u200b<span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/649828\/tiktok-footnotes-community-notes-us-test?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">The Verge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"658\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Eligible users can apply to become contributors, and TikTok plans to expand access over time.<\/span>\u200b<span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/649828\/tiktok-footnotes-community-notes-us-test?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">The Verge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"689\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%8D_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd0d How Does It Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"856\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">TikTok employs a &#8220;bridge-based&#8221; ranking system for Footnotes, inspired by open-source models used by other platforms.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This system emphasizes consensus among users with diverse viewpoints to determine the helpfulness of a note.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Only Footnotes deemed helpful by a broad range of users will be visible to the wider community.<\/span>\u200b<span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/649828\/tiktok-footnotes-community-notes-us-test?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">The Verge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"892\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%A1%EF%B8%8F_Fact-Checking_Support\"><\/span>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Fact-Checking Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1019\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Unlike some platforms that have shifted solely to user-led moderation, TikTok continues to collaborate with over 20 professional fact-checking organizations accredited by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Footnotes are intended to complement these existing efforts, providing a hybrid approach to content verification.<\/span>\u200b<span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/tiktok-adding-community-notes-keep-fact-checkers-meta-x-footnotes-2025-4?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Business Insider<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1047\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%88_Why_It_Matters\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc8 Why It Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1174\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">As TikTok becomes a significant source of information for many users, the introduction of Footnotes represents a proactive step toward ensuring content accuracy.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">By involving the community in adding context to videos, TikTok aims to foster a more informed and trustworthy environment on the platform.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200bTikTok Is Introducing A New Feature Called Footnotes \u200bTikTok new feature is called Footnotes. 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