TikTok Live chat moves fast and disappears when the stream ends. ExportComments captures the live comments — with author and engagement detail — into a spreadsheet you keep.
Why export Live chat
- Giveaways — capture everyone who commented during a live draw.
- Engagement analysis — measure participation and top contributors.
- Moderation records — keep an archive of what was said.
How to export — step by step
Step 1: Copy the Live URL
While the creator is live, copy the TikTok Live stream URL.
Step 2: Add your TikTok session (recommended)
For best results, add your TikTok sid_guard cookie under Advanced Mode → Authentication — see how to get your session cookies, or use the Chrome extension.
Step 3: Paste and start
Paste the Live URL on ExportComments.com and click Start Export Process to begin capturing chat.
Step 4: Download Excel, CSV or JSON
When you stop the capture, download the chat in your preferred format.
Inside the export — what you get
- Unique ID — commenter's @handle
- Name — display name
- Date — comment timestamp
- Likes — likes on the comment
- Author Following Count / Follower Count — the commenter's social stats
- Author Following Host — whether they follow the streamer
- Comment — the chat message
- Profile ID — numeric TikTok ID
- Author URL / Comment URL — direct links (CSV)
Plan limits & API access
Results per export by plan: Free 100 / Personal 5,000 / Premium 50,000 / Business 250,000. See Pricing. Everything here is also available through the REST API on Premium and Business.
FAQ
- Does the stream need to be live?
Yes — Live chat is captured in real time while the creator is streaming. - Can I run a giveaway from it?
Yes — capture the chat, then use the giveaway picker for a verifiable draw. - Do I need a cookie?
It's recommended for fuller access; the Chrome extension can fill it automatically.