In the first quarter of 2023, minor safety was the main reason to remove videos from TikTok, accounting for 31 percent of the removed content. Illegal activities and regulated goods ranked second at 27 percent, followed by adult nudity and sexual activities, at around 15 percent.
Distribution of videos removed from TikTok worldwide in 1st quarter 2023, by reason
Characteristic
Share of videos removed
Minor safety
30.6%
Illegal activities and regulated goods
27.2%
Adult nudity and sexual activities
14.7%
Violent and graphic content
9.1%
Harassment and bullying
5.3%
Dangerous acts and challenges
5.2%
Suicide, self-harm and disordered eating
3.1%
Hateful behavior
2.5%
Violent extremism
1.4%
Integrity and authenticity
1%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of videos removed30.6%30.6%27.2%27.2%14.7%14.7%9.1%9.1%5.3%5.3%5.2%5.2%3.1%3.1%2.5%2.5%1.4%1.4%1%1%Minor safetyIllegal activities and regulated goodsAdult nudity and sexual activitiesViolent and graphic contentHarassment and bullyingDangerous acts and challengesSuicide, self-harm and disordered eatingHateful behaviorViolent extremismIntegrity and authenticity
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