Social media is a fantastic way to engage with people and share your love for all things cannabis. Can you post weed on TikTok? Find out in this guide.
Social media provides all kinds of content and features topics for almost every preference. If you enjoy cannabis and want to share your thoughts with the world, you probably want to know, ’Can you post weed on TikTok?’
Interactive platforms may restrict what users share, including marijuana-related posts. While the plant has become more mainstream, controversies surrounding it still exist. Even buying fast-growing weed seeds isn’t possible in every area of the world.
Don’t fear; we’re here to guide you through the technicalities of posting specific clips on TikTok. Whether you’re an influencer or a casual stoner account holder, learn how to deliver your videos to the right audience.
Get your camera set up and prepare to make the best cannabis content.
Countries that have banned TikTok
TikTok makes content producers popular and is one of the most used smartphone programs in the world. However, the software has faced several challenges, with numerous leaders trying to ban it. Donald Trump famously attempted to outlaw the app in America in 2020.
Can you smoke weed on TikTok? First, determine whether your country allows the software. Some nations prohibit it, while others place restrictions on it.
Cannabis legalities aside, the following regions either ban TikTok completely or censor any content they deem inappropriate:
India: Banned.
Russia: New and non-Russian videos are prohibited.
Indonesia: Censored.
Bangladesh: Monitored.
Afghanistan: Banned.
Pakistan: Regulated.
China: TikTok isn’t available, but the country has its own version of the app called Douyin.
If you live in any of these nations, you may be unable to post or view clips. However, if your country allows the app, keep reading to find out if you can show weed on TikTok.
Tweak the TikTok algorithm
TikTok offers you video suggestions on your For You Page (FYP). This algorithm changes based on the content you like, comment on, or search for. It’s a nice feature that ensures you don’t have to sift through countless unenjoyable clips.
The app doesn’t explicitly allow cannabis videos and blocks users from searching for specific hashtags. It flags most weed-related keywords, so be clever about the ones you use to find clips.
Search for cannabis content on TikTok using these terms:
#st0nertikt0k
#w33d
#st0netok
#420
#hitsblunt
#ouid
#dispensarylife
#budtender
#ouidschmoker
You can post smoking videos on TikTok using any of these hashtags in your description. However, remain discreet with your content, or you risk admin deleting your posts.
Post subtle weed TikToks
TikTok may remove a video of you blatantly smoking a joint or talking about weed. Use your creativity to share these clips subtly.
For example, Cheech and Chong have a weed-centred TikTok account. Like other celebrities who smoke hemp, this famous stoner duo loves to share their passion for the plant. They do this by not using any suspicious phrasing.
You can post weed on TikTok by following these guidelines:
When talking about it, mime certain words like weed, cannabis, marijuana, stoned, or joint.
Use popular songs mentioning weed. You may have to look around for them, but using tunes with lyrics about cannabis helps promote your content.
Use props and gestures, so viewers know what you’re talking about instead of explicitly depicting weed or smoking.
Don’t display joints, buds, glass rigs, or vapes in your videos.
Look at other cannabis TikTokkers for inspiration. Several famous users post about marijuana with millions of views and followers without being suspended.
Rules for smoking weed on TikTok LIVE
One of the best ways to interact with people and gain more followers is using the LIVE feature. This function allows you to stream a real-time video with users worldwide.
Can you smoke on TikTok LIVE? Yes, but don’t do it excessively. The app’s community guidelines state, “We don’t allow the depiction, promotion, or trade of drugs or other controlled substances.”
In some cases, they may view smoking or cannabis in those categories. However, many users have toked in their videos or during live streams without receiving a ban.
You can smoke weed on TikTok LIVE, but you might receive a warning. If a pop-up advises you not to engage in any specific behaviour, stop doing it. Stay on the safe side rather than risk an account suspension.
Users above legal age have less trouble posting on the app. Of course, if you’re below 18, using cigarettes or weed is against the law.
Many parents are concerned that TikTok promotes risky behaviour in teenagers. Some videos seem to encourage youngsters to smoke, use drugs, swear, or practice racism. Stick to TikTok’s community guidelines, and don’t involve minors in your cannabis clips.
Have fun and opt for educational weed TikToks
TikTok’s regulations are challenging to keep up with. It permits certain controversial content while banning other types.
Unfortunately, the app seems stricter on less popular accounts with fewer views and followers. They may allow another user to do something while prohibiting the same action for you.
It may be helpful to post other videos and build your following before posting cannabis content. Once more users interact with your clips, upload the ones you want. Though it’s not entirely risk-free, there may be a smaller chance of getting an account suspension.
Can you smoke on TikTok and post weed-related videos? Yes, absolutely. Remember to be subtle and use alternate hashtags to bypass the algorithm. Follow related accounts and see what they’re doing to gain popularity.
A final tip: TikTok seems more lenient with educational clips than recreational ones. Try posting content that’s valuable to your viewers and provides knowledge. Above all, have fun, and share the positive side of weed far and wide.
Kyle Kushman
Kyle Kushman is an American writer, educator, activist and award-winning cannabis cultivator and breeder specializing in veganic cultivation. He is a representative of Homegrown Cannabis CO company, has been a contributor for over 20 years, and has taught courses in advanced horticulture at Oaksterdam University in Oakland, California and across the United States. Kushman also hosts a cannabis podcast called “The Grow Show with Kyle Kushman”.
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