TikTok has published its Quarter 2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report (CGER), reaffirming its commitment to building a safe, inclusive, and trustworthy digital space.
Covering data from April to June 2025, the report outlines the platform’s proactive moderation efforts and the scale of enforcement across regions, including Kenya.
“We continue to invest in technology and human moderation to detect and remove harmful content quickly and effectively,” TikTok stated.
Kenya: Over Half a Million Videos Removed
In Kenya alone, TikTok removed 592,037 videos for violating its Community Guidelines during Q2 2025. Notably:
- 92.9% were removed before they were viewed
- 96.3% were taken down within 24 hours of posting
These figures reflect TikTok’s growing investment in automated moderation systems and local enforcement capacity.
Global Enforcement Snapshot
Globally, TikTok removed 189,000,000+ videos, representing just 0.7% of all content uploaded during the quarter. Key metrics include:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Proactive detection | 99.1% |
| Removed within 24 hours | 94.4% |
| AI-driven removals | 163.9 million |
| Fake accounts removed | 76,991,660 |
| Underage accounts removed (<13 years) | 25,904,708 |
TikTok’s moderation system blends AI-powered detection with the expertise of thousands of Trust & Safety professionals, enabling rapid and consistent enforcement across diverse content categories.
TikTok LIVE: New Safety Measures for Monetised Streams
For the first time, TikTok has shared data on enforcement actions related to LIVE monetisation guidelines, which aim to reward creators who stream safe, authentic, and high-quality content.
In Q2 2025:
- 2,321,813 LIVE sessions faced enforcement actions
- 1,040,356 LIVE creators received warnings or were demonetised
“Warnings serve as an opportunity to educate creators when their content may breach LIVE monetisation policies,” TikTok explained, emphasizing its goal to guide creators toward safer practices.
Empowering Users Through In-App Reporting
TikTok continues to encourage its global community to report violative content, comments, or accounts directly through the app. This collaborative approach is central to TikTok’s safety strategy.
“By working together with our community, TikTok is fostering a safe digital space conducive for a thriving society to flourish and individuals to share enriching experiences.”
Why It Matters
TikTok’s Q2 2025 report highlights the platform’s evolving response to challenges such as:
- Misinformation and hate speech
- Harmful trends and viral challenges
- Underage usage and fake accounts
- Unsafe monetised content on LIVE streams
With over 40 million users across Africa, TikTok’s enforcement efforts in Kenya and beyond are critical to maintaining platform integrity and user trust.
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