TikTok has removed nearly 25 million videos from Pakistan in the first quarter of 2025, according to its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. Covering activity from January to March, the report highlights the platform’s ongoing effort to keep harmful or inappropriate content in check.
A total of 24,954,128 videos were taken down in Pakistan alone, with a 99.4% proactive removal rate—meaning most content was detected and removed before users could even report it. Impressively, 95.8% of these videos were removed within 24 hours of being uploaded.
Worldwide, TikTok removed over 211 million videos during the same period, which made up about 0.9% of all uploaded content. Out of these, 184 million videos were flagged through automated systems, while more than 7.5 million were restored after being reviewed manually.
Top Reasons Behind Content Removal
The most common reason for takedowns globally was the presence of sensitive or mature themes (30.1%). Other violations included:
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Misinformation – 45.5%
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Privacy or security breaches – 15.6%
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Safety and civility issues – 11.5%
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AI-edited or misleading media – 13.8%
TikTok Pushes for Transparency
TikTok emphasized that these reports reflect its commitment to transparency and user trust. By regularly sharing enforcement data, the company aims to help users and regulators better understand how moderation works across the platform.
The full Q1 2025 report can be accessed through TikTok’s Transparency Centre, now available in both English and Urdu, where users can explore community guidelines, tools, and safety policies in more detail.
