CTTO
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Social Media
| Stands for | Credit to the owner |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
CTTO stands for Credit to the owner, a social media abbreviation.
Tag added to reposted photos, memes or videos acknowledging that the poster is not the creator. It is especially common on Facebook pages and group chats in the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia.
Example: Sharing this hilarious video of a cat on a scooter, ctto.
Usage notes
Critics point out that CTTO does not actually credit anyone, since it never names the owner, and photographers and artists often ask for proper attribution with names or links instead. It also offers no legal protection against copyright claims. Still very common in Filipino social media culture.