Platform limits FAQ
Publiz can only do what each platform lets outside apps do. So when something works on one channel and not on another, it’s usually the platform’s rules, not a bug. Here are the ones people run into.
Why did my post stay up after I deleted it in Publiz?
Section titled “Why did my post stay up after I deleted it in Publiz?”TikTok doesn’t let apps delete videos, so the delete dialog disables it and your post stays on TikTok. Deleting it in Publiz only removes our copy. Take it down in the TikTok app.
Every other channel you can connect today supports removal. Leave the checkbox on in the delete dialog, and give it a moment, because removal runs in the background.
Why can’t I see comments from some channels?
Section titled “Why can’t I see comments from some channels?”| Channel | What you get in the Inbox |
|---|---|
| YouTube, Bluesky, WordPress | read, reply, hide, delete |
| LinkedIn, Mastodon | read, reply, delete |
| Discord | read, reply, delete, once the optional bot is set up |
| TikTok, Pinterest, X, DEV | no comments |
Each of those has its own reason:
- TikTok: comments need a different kind of API access than the one Publiz connects with.
- Pinterest: its API gives a comment count, but not the comments.
- DEV: its API can read comments, but has no way to reply.
- X: replies can be read, but every read costs credits, so Publiz leaves them out for now.
Why can I only hide comments on some channels?
Section titled “Why can I only hide comments on some channels?”Publiz can hide comments on YouTube, Bluesky and WordPress. On Bluesky a hidden reply moves behind Show more replies, so it’s tucked away rather than gone. On WordPress it goes back to moderation. Mastodon has no way for an app to hide one, so there you can delete your own replies, but not hide what others write.
Why won’t Publiz let me send a long reply?
Section titled “Why won’t Publiz let me send a long reply?”The Inbox counts your reply against the platform’s comment limit and turns Send off once you go over, so you find out before the platform refuses it.
| Channel | Longest reply |
|---|---|
| Bluesky | 300 characters |
| 1,250 characters | |
| YouTube | 10,000 characters |
There’s no counter on Mastodon, where each server sets its own limit, or on Discord. If one of them turns a reply down, you’ll see an error and your text stays in the box.
Why is a number showing a dash in Analytics?
Section titled “Why is a number showing a dash in Analytics?”A dash means the platform didn’t give us that number. It doesn’t mean zero. Bluesky and Mastodon don’t count impressions at all, WordPress doesn’t count anything, and LinkedIn isn’t available yet. The full list is in Analytics.
Why does my chart start after my account did?
Section titled “Why does my chart start after my account did?”Most platforms only hand over a running total, not a day by day history. So daily charts are built from what Publiz records, and they start when Publiz started recording, not when your account began. They fill in on their own as time passes.