Alex Ruben
How To View Comments on Snapchat
This whole process is kinda weird, but if you wanna see what folks are saying about your Spotlight videos, here’s a rundown based on what I’ve ran into. Maybe it helps—because, of course, Snapchat doesn’t make it overly clear where comments actually show up sometimes.
Step 1: Open the Snapchat App
First, launch Snapchat on your phone. Make sure you’re logged in—if not, punch in your login info. No magic there. Usually, your profile icon’s at the top left, so that’s your starting point.
Step 2: Head to Your Profile
Tap that little avatar/profile icon at the top left. This dumps you into your profile page where all the magic begins. You’re looking for your uploaded Spotlight videos here. Quick note: if you haven’t posted anything via Spotlight — nope, no comments to see.
Method 1: Checking Comments on Your Spotlight Video
Here’s where it gets tricky. You gotta find the specific Spotlight video, tap on it, then swipe up. If you’re lucky, a comments section pops up right there. Sometimes, it’s not so straightforward, and comments might not be visible even after swiping up. Makes you wonder if they are even there, or if Snapchat just doesn’t bother to show them sometimes.
On one setup it worked fine, on another — no dice unless you restart the app. No idea why, but prefs and app versions might be a culprit.
Assuming you see comments: you can tap on individual comments if you want to reply or just read what viewers are saying. Keeps the interaction going, which tends to help with reach and more engagement.
Method 2: Verifying Comments Are Enabled
If comments aren’t showing, double-check your privacy settings. Go to Settings > Who Can… > View My Story then ensure it’s set to Everyone or at least a broad audience. Otherwise, comments might be hidden or limited. Also, make sure you’re on the latest app version—older versions sometimes bug out and don’t display comments at all.
This applies especially if you recently updated Snapchat or switched devices. Usually, just updating fixes a bunch of bugs, including missing comment notifications.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
If comments aren’t showing up, here are a few things to try:
- Quick restart of the app — sometimes, that forces Snapchat to refresh its cache.
- Check your internet connection. If it’s flaky, comments might load slowly or not at all.
- Ensure your privacy settings aren’t overly restrictive. Sometimes, you’re only allowed to see comments from friends, not everyone.
Just remember, Snapchat has a pretty weird way of handling comments on Spotlight, and they don’t always make it obvious how or where to check. Sometimes, updating or reinstalling the app helps if it’s being stubborn.
Conclusion
Basically, to check comments on your Spotlight videos, find the video, swipe up, and see if the comments appear. If it’s not working, poke around your privacy settings or make sure the app’s up to date. On some phones, it’s just a matter of restarting the app or waiting a bit for comments to load—because Snapchat’s UI isn’t exactly the most straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn off comments on my Snapchat posts?
Not quite — Snapchat doesn’t let you disable comments outright once your Spotlight is out there. Might wanna double-check your privacy options to limit visibility, though.
Are comments on Snapchat private?
Nope, comments are public and can be seen by anyone who views your Spotlight. Keep that in mind when posting sensitive stuff.
How can I improve engagement on my Snapchat stories?
Create content that makes people wanna comment—ask questions, start a poll, do something interactive. More responses usually mean more visibility.
Summary
- Open Snapchat, go to your profile.
- Find and select your Spotlight video.
- Swipe up to see comments (if they load).
- Check your privacy settings if comments are missing.
- Update the app or restart if things seem wonky.
Fingers crossed this helps to see what your viewers are saying without twisting in the wind. Sometimes, Snapchat just does things differently — no rhyme or reason. Good luck!